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How to pronounce acquaintance in American English
“acquaintance” pronunciation by American speakers
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“acquaintance” in real sentences — American speakers
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by an acquaintance, someone this person knows.
NIH
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I understand is a personal acquaintance of yours.
State Department
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person's knowledge, and that he has never in his whole long acquaintance with Mr.
National Archives
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