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How to pronounce defenders in American English
“defenders” pronunciation by American speakers
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“defenders” in real sentences — American speakers
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There are public public defenders and there are private public defenders.
US National Archives
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Public defenders are counselors.
Dept of Justice
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after human rights defenders.
State Department
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