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How to pronounce prehensile

“prehensile” pronunciation in real English speech

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“prehensile” in real sentences

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  1. have that um Harvest mice have the prehensile tail cats have prehensile claws so they can

    QI

  2. They are the only frog I know that has a prehensile anus and

    Would I Lie To You?

  3. giant prehensile Mandarin mustache, who could use it to-- he beats up Wonder Woman.

    Talks at Google

  4. - But I know want to reach out with something other than these prehensile paws!

    WIRED

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