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How to pronounce beams in American English

“beams” pronunciation by American speakers

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“beams” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. smaller scale to make beams of electrons or and consequently to make high energy beams of

    NSF

  2. slide these are our floor beams floor beams are made for each section of the fuselage

    NTSB

  3. lowered the beams to the ground.

    Dept of Labor

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