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How to pronounce hostage in American English
“hostage” pronunciation by American speakers
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“hostage” in real sentences — American speakers
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just a hostage release, but hostage releases.
State Department
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holding everybody else hostage; holding the American people hostage, holding families across the country hostage.
The Obama White House
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