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How to pronounce captive in American English
“captive” pronunciation by American speakers
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“captive” in real sentences — American speakers
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in the captive trade of, the captive pet trade.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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have people taken captive?
The Obama White House
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being held captive by Hamas.
State Department
Other forms of “captive”
Why real speech
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