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How to pronounce hollywood in American English
“hollywood” pronunciation by American speakers
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“hollywood” in real sentences — American speakers
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celebrating Hollywood carnival.
The Obama White House
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look out onto the Hollywood Hills and see the Hollywood sign.
National Archives
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was it all Hollywood drama
NASA
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