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How to pronounce around in American English

“around” pronunciation by American speakers

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“around” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. together around viral hepatitis, around the opioid crisis, around HIV, around all the public

    The Obama White House

  2. around the country and, indeed, around the world.

    Federal Reserve

  3. with so just fly around and and flip around the space

    NASA

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