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How to pronounce oblong

“oblong” pronunciation in American and British English

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“oblong” in real sentences

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  1. and a rectangle but not an oblong or C an oblong and a square but not

    QI

  2. there's a central oblong chamber and on each side of it there are narrower oblong Chambers

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. you did this that's not a square that's an oblong the toilet paper squares are oblong

    Would I Lie To You?

  4. Now we're throwing on the oblong patty.

    First We Feast

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