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How to pronounce battleground in American English
“battleground” pronunciation by American speakers
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“battleground” in real sentences — American speakers
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QUESTION: Yes, on the battleground.
State Department
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100 offices across the Battleground States hundreds of Staff being built out across these Battleground States
Voice of America
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The fact is, there were not actually too many battleground states
The Obama White House
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