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How to pronounce grounds in American English

“grounds” pronunciation by American speakers

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“grounds” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. grounds or substantive judicial grounds.

    The Obama White House

  2. exclusively on economic grounds and not on political economy grounds.

    Dept of Justice

  3. any grounds for optimism?

    State Department

Words that sound like “grounds”

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