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How to pronounce defile
“defile” pronunciation in American English
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“defile” in real sentences
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You up this defile and you're there.
NIST
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To bite the cartridge is to defile yourself.
ABC News In-depth
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would defile the independence of Declaration nothing is done about it if we
NYC Rent Guidelines Board
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who defile my resting place, but sorry, I only read English, not Wingdings.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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