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How to pronounce pugilistic
“pugilistic” pronunciation in American English
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“pugilistic” in real sentences
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who is also known for his rather pugilistic approach to politics.
ABC News In-depth
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the holdup is and i apologize sort of for my like kind of pugilistic tone here
Washtenaw County Government
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judges and the criminal justice system is just sort of this angry pugilistic, you know, just
The 92nd Street Y
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it it has to be pugilistic that it has to be hitting the other guy in
SmartLess
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