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How to pronounce shakedown

“shakedown” pronunciation in American and Australian English

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“shakedown” in real sentences

63 clips in the index · 8 American · 1 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. I like is this a shakedown?

    The Diary Of A CEO

  2. California to complete its Shakedown mission

    NASA

  3. They don't have the same employee shakedown problem, right?

    Vox

  4. A business should begin with a handshake and not a shakedown.

    The Obama White House

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