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How to pronounce abeyance in American English
“abeyance” pronunciation by American speakers
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“abeyance” in real sentences — American speakers
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effective by holding in abeyance new sanctions until then.
The Obama White House
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in abeyance a few years ago – we brought them back, military exercises, to make sure
State Department
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