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How to pronounce confederation in American English
“confederation” pronunciation by American speakers
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“confederation” in real sentences — American speakers
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Franklin drafted the articles of confederation.
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Olive Branch Petition to the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union.
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were interested in, and they became a confederation of deep thinkers about
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