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How to pronounce smokescreen

“smokescreen” pronunciation in British and American English

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“smokescreen” in real sentences

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  1. LAUGHTER That's all a smokescreen.

    Taskmaster

  2. As Ellie mentioned, it is a smokescreen.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. pretended that – had a very clever public relations smokescreen.

    State Department

  4. they are just a smokescreen to hide the underlying interests.

    Lex Fridman

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