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How to pronounce fisticuffs
“fisticuffs” pronunciation in American and British English
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“fisticuffs” in real sentences
39 clips in the index · 2 American · 1 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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to fisticuffs, but I did almost get into fisticuffs with Gary Goldberg.
Team Coco
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No fisticuffs out there in the crowd.
The Obama White House
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Now, this Are you actually having fisticuffs here?
The Graham Norton Show
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-Yes, tensions are high and Republicans are near fisticuffs.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Why real speech
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