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How to pronounce plainclothes
“plainclothes” pronunciation in British and American English
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“plainclothes” in real sentences
50 clips in the index · 1 American · 3 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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a plainclothes detective came in.
Would I Lie To You?
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Wayne in New Jersey in plainclothes.
Big Think
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There's a plainclothes detective, almost seems a joyous occasion.
UK Parliament
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And we got moved on by a plainclothes police officer.
RNZ
Why real speech
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