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How to pronounce cusp in American English

“cusp” pronunciation by American speakers

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“cusp” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. on the cusp of resurgence.

    The Obama White House

  2. cusp of normalized relations with Cuba?

    State Department

  3. the cusp of an acceleration of inflation.

    Federal Reserve

Words that sound like “cusp”

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