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How to pronounce lackey

“lackey” pronunciation in American, British and New Zealand English

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“lackey” in real sentences

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  1. he's an incompetent lackey.

    PBS NewsHour

  2. or a lackey could come to a different conclusion.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. successor, he will likely try to install a lackey of his own.

    Talks at Google

  4. But since I'm speaking about the Red Sox, how about John Lackey, huh?

    The Obama White House

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