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How to pronounce reek

“reek” pronunciation in British and American English

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“reek” in real sentences

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  1. These measures reek of desperation—they were not planned.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Myanmar's New England doesn't reek of butter.

    British Library

  3. jacket John reek had skated about 60 miles in just over 9

    60 Minutes

  4. and I'm his poster girl so Tory King to reek Inge

    The Royal Institution

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