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How to pronounce bugs in American English
“bugs” pronunciation by American speakers
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“bugs” in real sentences — American speakers
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select for these drug resistant bugs, these temperature resistant bugs, and bugs that can take advantage
CDC
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Because the bugs, the fires...
US Forest Service
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I actually like the bugs.
USDA
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