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How to pronounce department in American English
“department” pronunciation by American speakers
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“department” in real sentences — American speakers
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department and did you um called the Department of Justice as well as Department
House Judiciary Committee
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Department of Justice to improve our police department.
Dept of Justice
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or department as their colleagues in the building permit department.
FEMA
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