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How to pronounce abuse in American English
“abuse” pronunciation by American speakers
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family history often of abuse, all different types of abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence --
The Obama White House
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criminal justice term like elder abuse or animal abuse or child abuse, but a substance use
NIH
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substance abuse professional.
CDC
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