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How to pronounce behooves in American English
“behooves” pronunciation by American speakers
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So it behooves us to understand those parts of the electromagnetic spectrum as well.
USGS
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And it behooves the members of Congress to read the laws they pass -- preferably before
The Obama White House
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really behooves us to define the population clearly in terms of who is truly at risk,
CDC
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