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How to pronounce hacks in American English

“hacks” pronunciation by American speakers

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“hacks” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. of the bullet pointed hacks.

    Dept of Justice

  2. hacks either in scale, origination, or damage?

    The Obama White House

  3. was the expert side and the other side was a bunch of political hacks.

    State Department

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