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How to pronounce ramrod

“ramrod” pronunciation in British English

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“ramrod” in real sentences

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  1. The ramrod is something like that.

    SmartLess

  2. recruit sort of has to, you know, stare ramrod straight ahead.

    caltech

  3. He's a bit old but wonderfully preserved, ramrod straight, and brown-haired.

    The 92nd Street Y

  4. Uh his father was this ramrod straight German Catholic guy in Fort Wayne,

    Intelligence Squared

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