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How to pronounce controls in American English
“controls” pronunciation by American speakers
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instructor is rapidly yelling my controls my controls my controls um next slide so
NTSB
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controls, such as controls designed to prevent improper payments, including fraud.
GAO
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on having the proper quality Controls and safety risk Controls in place.
FAA
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