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How to pronounce makeshift in American English
“makeshift” pronunciation by American speakers
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“makeshift” in real sentences — American speakers
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previously used as a makeshift bomb shelter.
State Department
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sell it at a makeshift farmers market in har
Voice of America
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Some were in makeshift ops centers -- a simple mud building -- planning the day's patrols.
The Obama White House
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