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How to pronounce hara-kiri in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms harakiri, harikari, seppuku
Type of self-annihilation, self-destruction, suicide

Examples of hara-kiri

hara-kiri
But, why on earth did the churches decide to commit hara-kiri over this issue?
From the economist.com
We are just a bunch of liars and bent on committing political hara-kiri.
From the economist.com
The idea that imposing austerity is political hara-kiri is widely held.
From the economist.com
They should have handed out hara-kiri swords instead of 3-D glasses at this stately snorer.
From the independent.co.uk
There is no need to mine more uranium as the nuclear power industry commits hara-kiri in Japan.
From the guardian.co.uk
When the jeweled hara-kiri dagger had been handed to them, they would have made many bows to the Emperor.
From the time.com
If their attempts at political hara-kiri continue then just maybe the electorate will start to notice.
From the economist.com
Admitting that you perform world music is akin to committing artistic hara-kiri in the credibility stakes.
From the metro.co.uk
For Lionsgate, The Hunger Games'sponsor, to release an R version would be a form of corporate hara-kiri.
From the time.com