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How to pronounce backfill in American English
“backfill” pronunciation by American speakers
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“backfill” in real sentences — American speakers
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including granular backfill and crawl spaces
NTSB
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to backfill over time and the like, and that starts immediately.
The Obama White House
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needing to backfill that and there's an incredible shortage of licensed ANPS.
FAA
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