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How to pronounce curb in American English

“curb” pronunciation by American speakers

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“curb” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. curb but you can't have a curb continuing a 6-in curb continuing across the railroad tracks

    NTSB

  2. to curb their carbon pollution.

    The Obama White House

  3. potentially falsified curb stoned interviews.

    Census Bureau

Words that sound like “curb”

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