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How to pronounce sordid

“sordid” pronunciation in American English

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“sordid” in real sentences

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  1. sordid human rights record.

    The Obama White House

  2. seemingly sordid act in 1850.

    The Atlantic

  3. And it had a sordid history.

    Talks at Google

  4. Because she has a sordid criminal past.

    Team Coco

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