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Feb 2021
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092 - Expression: To Pull Some Strings /...

Shana Thompson
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In this episode of the American English Podcast, you’ll learn how to use the expression “to pull some strings” and hear about The Great Iditarod, the largest annual sporting event in Alaska. Spoiler alert: it’s all about dogsledding (and has a fascinating back story)! 🐕‍🛷Want to take your learning further?  ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materia ... Show More
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