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How to pronounce fringes in American English

“fringes” pronunciation by American speakers

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“fringes” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. These colored fringes indicate uplift.

    USGS

  2. meeting in The Hague, on the fringes of the National Security Summit -- sorry, the Nuclear

    The Obama White House

  3. salaries and fringes of that portion of those staff, plus some supplies, probably, and maybe the

    Dept of Justice

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