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How to pronounce smugly

“smugly” pronunciation in American and British English

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“smugly” in real sentences

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  1. a smugly as you can to the stage and let your prizes

    Taskmaster

  2. The equations just sat back smugly and said, you'll figure it out eventually.

    The Royal Institution

  3. embraced that it is not to be mocked that one should not be smugly sure of

    60 Minutes

  4. strictly synonyms yes that is that is wrong yeah and he said it so smugly too

    MooLer

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