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How to pronounce avoidable in American English
“avoidable” pronunciation by American speakers
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“avoidable” in real sentences — American speakers
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And it's a completely avoidable consequence of a completely avoidable shutdown.
The Obama White House
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number of avoidable deaths among all road users.
NTSB
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down the tarmac was completely avoidable given the withdrawal.
State Department
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