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How to pronounce tugs in American English
“tugs” pronunciation by American speakers
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“tugs” in real sentences — American speakers
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It is something that tugs at the conscience of everybody who's paying attention.
The Obama White House
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There were also three oceangoing tugs that the company hired to be out there.
NTSB
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SLOWLY USING NATURES TUG ROPE, GRAVITY SLOWLY TUGS THAT ASTEROID OFF THE IMPACT TRAJECTORY AND PREVENTS
NASA
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