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How to pronounce standoffish
“standoffish” pronunciation in American and British English
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“standoffish” in real sentences
132 clips in the index · 6 American · 2 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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So I was actually standoffish.
60 Minutes Australia
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They’re standoffish towards you.
The Atlantic
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>> you thought he was being standoffish?
Would I Lie To You?
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>> you thought he's What so standoffish.
The Graham Norton Show
Why real speech
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