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How to pronounce searchlight

“searchlight” pronunciation in American and British English

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“searchlight” in real sentences

62 clips in the index · 4 American · 2 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. be misleading, cuz a searchlight, of course, for example, if I move a searchlight from here

    caltech

  2. as a hoist, searchlight, floats, or even an air conditioner?

    FAA

  3. >> >> [laughter] suddenly there's a minute searchlight And on me.

    The Graham Norton Show

  4. And so Fox Searchlight bought the film and released it.

    The Obama White House

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