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How to pronounce hairball

“hairball” pronunciation in real English speech

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“hairball” in real sentences

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  1. what i mean by a hairball

    HKU Journalism & Media

  2. It's formed a fiery hairball in there.

    First We Feast

  3. The great thing about the American electoral system is it's a huge hairball.

    Intelligence Squared

  4. He hates dogs, knows where to find dead birds, talks like he swallowed a hairball.

    Late Night with Seth Meyers

Why real speech

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