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How to pronounce defender in American English
“defender” pronunciation by American speakers
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“defender” in real sentences — American speakers
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Legal Aid & Defender Association, prosecutors.
The Obama White House
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defender of those very freedoms.
State Department
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today, especially those of you from the Federal Defender community and the Public Defender community.
Dept of Justice
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Why real speech
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