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How to pronounce floodgates in American English
“floodgates” pronunciation by American speakers
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“floodgates” in real sentences — American speakers
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that opens the floodgates.
The Obama White House
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THEN THE FLOODGATES REALLY OPENED.
NASA
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And then the floodgates really opened.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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