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How to pronounce theft in American English

“theft” pronunciation by American speakers

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“theft” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. with theft and attempted theft of trade secrets from Apple Incorporated.

    Dept of Justice

  2. cyber-enabled economic theft -- theft of intellectual property and other kinds of

    The Obama White House

  3. repression and for theft.

    State Department

Words that sound like “theft”

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