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How to pronounce any in American English

“any” pronunciation by American speakers

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“any” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. boxes any any any recorders but as we start picking up wreckage uh we

    NTSB

  2. Our relationship is bigger than any one leader, any one government, any one party.

    State Department

  3. Any person can make a request, for any reason, and can seek any agency record, both

    Dept of Justice

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