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How to pronounce smudges
“smudges” pronunciation in American and Australian English
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“smudges” in real sentences
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And right now, the sort of hazy smudges you see are only hazy smudges because the
The Royal Institution
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and the smudges that we find throughout the manuscript.
British Library
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So each of these smudges is a whole group of galaxies.
The Royal Society
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So it's brilliant particularly for bottom lashes, if you're getting smudges under here.
This Morning
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