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How to pronounce hardball
“hardball” pronunciation in American English
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“hardball” in real sentences
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hardball with our troops – if they want to play hardball, they can start cutting funding
State Department
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church, would play hardball when the collection basket comes around.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
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at Harvard and I'm now eager to play hardball
Lex Fridman
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they play hardball, use their leverage, and block Australian news outlets?
ABC News In-depth
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