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How to pronounce exile in American English

“exile” pronunciation by American speakers

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“exile” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. delegation would be meeting with the exile community or the representatives of the exile and civil

    State Department

  2. Others, like Ho Chi Minh, went into exile and waited.

    National Archives

  3. As a Cuban exile, you think about this every single day.

    The Obama White House

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