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How to pronounce thuggish
“thuggish” pronunciation in British and American English
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“thuggish” in real sentences
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Reckless, dangerous, even thuggish.
60 Minutes Australia
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Number 10 has denounced thuggish behavior.
Sky News
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going on, you know, disgusting, criminal, thuggish.
Channel 4 News
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the Badr Organization are more thuggish than other parts?
State Department
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