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How to pronounce abandon in American English
“abandon” pronunciation by American speakers
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“abandon” in real sentences — American speakers
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to abandon how we live, to abandon -- or change how we treat each other.
The Obama White House
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might abandon her nest altogether.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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Please don’t abandon Afghanistan.
State Department
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