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How to pronounce gates in American English

“gates” pronunciation by American speakers

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“gates” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Gates III and Melinda French Gates.

    The Obama White House

  2. Melinda Gates Foundation.

    CDC

  3. pack so bob gates was Robert Gates was stalking me he was and that number two

    National Archives

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