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How to pronounce grabs in American English

“grabs” pronunciation by American speakers

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“grabs” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. What grabs your attention?

    CDC

  2. And it grabs your attention.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. IF THE PROJECT REALLY GRABS YOU, GRABS YOUR ATTENTION, YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE MUCH TIME

    NASA

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