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Hoofddorp

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Hoofd·​dorp | \ ˈhōft-ˌdȯrp How to pronounce Hoofddorp (audio) \
variants: or Haarlemmermeer \ ˌhär-​lə-​mər-​ˈmār How to pronounce Hoofddorp (audio) \

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commune on reclaimed land in the western part of the Netherlands population 144,153

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“Hoofddorp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hoofddorp. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.

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