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How to pronounce dismiss in American English
“dismiss” pronunciation by American speakers
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“dismiss” in real sentences — American speakers
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dismiss his campaign manager today.
The Obama White House
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So you dismiss that out of hand?
State Department
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because I think there's a caution that we can't dismiss it we can't dismiss its power
National Archives
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