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How to pronounce hive in American English

“hive” pronunciation by American speakers

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“hive” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. prolific ransomware variants: Hive.

    Dept of Justice

  2. the hive for production of honey.

    NSF

  3. a professor going in shorts and T-shirt from hive to hive, just being very calm, not

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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