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How to pronounce ruffians
“ruffians” pronunciation in American English
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“ruffians” in real sentences
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kicked in by the local ruffians.
Jubilee
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crew of Ruffians managed to unleash this secret evil power.
WIRED
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the street by thugs and ruffians, that's not in my algorithm.
The 92nd Street Y
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>> did you feel about Andy Burnham playing Russia and How Ruffians in Ukraine?
Channel 4 News
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