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How to pronounce downers

“downers” pronunciation in American and Australian English

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“downers” in real sentences

50 clips in the index · 6 American · 1 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. Oh It's a couple of downers.

    Team Coco

  2. Obama: Yes, I have been to Downers Grove in Illinois.

    The Obama White House

  3. I study drugs, all kinds of drugs: uppers, downers, all-arounders.

    Big Think

  4. I call 'em uppers, downers, and all arounders, and the psychedelics are the all arounders.

    Andrew Huberman

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