How to pronounce decides in American English
“decides” pronunciation by American speakers
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“decides” in real sentences — American speakers
828 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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Committee decides to do that.
US National Archives
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decides when he ultimately does.
The Obama White House
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And then once it decides that it decides whether or not or the strength of that
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