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How to pronounce crutches in American English
“crutches” pronunciation by American speakers
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or crutches, but between episodes, he was normal.
NIH
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By the time I knew him, he needed crutches to get around.
The Obama White House
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There would be the durable medical equipment component, which is like wheelchairs and crutches.
FEMA
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