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How to pronounce downcast
“downcast” pronunciation in British and American English
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“downcast” in real sentences
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who are downcast and marginalized.
60 Minutes
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downcast looks like downcast little sheep go ahead and a broken heart and a what a
House of Judah
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I am not completely downcast about Grangemouth.
The Scottish Parliament
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I understand that he was downcast many a day, that he was disappointed,
UK Parliament
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