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How to pronounce abs in American English
“abs” pronunciation by American speakers
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“abs” in real sentences — American speakers
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Annual Business Survey or ABS.
Census Bureau
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Others, abs-- that's not feasible.
CDC
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going to upgrade to an ABS
FAA
Words that sound like “abs”
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