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How to pronounce hurly

“hurly” pronunciation in British and American English

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“hurly” in real sentences

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  1. in the hurly-burly of the summer months or whenever.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. hurly Bly dilly d wishy-washy aiy Daddy and hodg Podge but

    The Graham Norton Show

  3. And in the hurly burly of mid '90s beehive politics, there are maneuvers of foot.

    The Spinoff

  4. tendency to lose sight of the big picture in the hurly-burly of everyday affairs.

    State Department

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