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How to pronounce earns in American English

“earns” pronunciation by American speakers

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“earns” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Hospital A earns five points and hospital B earns three points.

    CDC

  2. fame, or it earns them glory.

    The Obama White House

  3. And this airplane earns that name flying with Farrell.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

Words that sound like “earns”

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