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How to pronounce raked

“raked” pronunciation in British and American English

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“raked” in real sentences

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  1. it gets worse because the stage was raked which means

    The Graham Norton Show

  2. my performance and they raked me over the coals for hours.

    The 92nd Street Y

  3. bubble, and was further raked by small arms and machine gun fire.

    The Obama White House

  4. -By the way, Dostoyevsky, what he wouldn't give to have raked a leaf.

    Late Night with Seth Meyers

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