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How to pronounce hostages in American English
“hostages” pronunciation by American speakers
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hostages, including the seven American hostages.
State Department
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not release hostages eight hostages were rescued in military operations there are still 101 hostages in
Voice of America
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rescue American hostages.
The Obama White House
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