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How to pronounce crosshairs in American English
“crosshairs” pronunciation by American speakers
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“crosshairs” in real sentences — American speakers
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And the one in the crosshairs is going [gestures].
Dept of Justice
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to help the families still in the crosshairs of these cuts.
The Obama White House
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and the crosshairs are matching so the everything is stable copy
NASA
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