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How to pronounce flotsam

“flotsam” pronunciation in real English speech

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“flotsam” in real sentences

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  1. And these eddies can carry all kinds of flotsam and jetsam, you know, into areas.

    Intelligence Squared

  2. Flotsam on the top there are things that can only be made only be made at

    DOOM WAD World

  3. We are using the flotsam and jetsam of everyday worries as a proxy for an unmasterable

    The School of Life

  4. none that i shall experience except as a final full stop the items of flotsam that

    Penguin Books UK

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