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How to pronounce elijah in American English
“elijah” pronunciation by American speakers
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“elijah” in real sentences — American speakers
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my heroes, Congressman Elijah Cummings.
The Obama White House
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indicates birth date April 14, 1833, that his owner was Elijah Smith and that Elijah Smith
National Archives
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with Elijah and Jason as well.
GAO
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