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How to pronounce captives in American English
“captives” pronunciation by American speakers
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“captives” in real sentences — American speakers
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captives held overseas are treated and coordinated with.
The Obama White House
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QUESTION: Isn’t that (inaudible) Palestinian captives in Israel prisons.
State Department
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bring the captives back were quote ripening according to a statement from his
Voice of America
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Why real speech
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