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How to pronounce ducking in American English

“ducking” pronunciation by American speakers

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“ducking” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. at ducking under the seat.

    The Obama White House

  2. administration is ducking the hard questions in the report.

    State Department

  3. okay ducking compartment wise everything is nominal we flying around rain range 240 0 048 the

    NASA

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