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How to pronounce scruff

“scruff” pronunciation in American English

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“scruff” in real sentences

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  1. Found what she described as a scruff, on a piece of scruff labelled just over here

    The Royal Institution

  2. So So down the front you'll see scruff loves.

    This Morning

  3. D: Did you purchase an auto-renewal membership on Scruff?

    TED

  4. >> grabbed the Afghan Harris male by the scruff of the shirt.

    60 Minutes Australia

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