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How to pronounce laconic
“laconic” pronunciation in American English
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“laconic” in real sentences
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He was not condensed and laconic.
The Royal Institution
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laconic, louche, excuse me, languid, lanky obviously.
Penguin Books UK
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And he went and you know how laconic Steve is.
Team Coco
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think we're being a little laconic hair what's now
Computer Science E-1
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