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How to pronounce lanes in American English

“lanes” pronunciation by American speakers

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“lanes” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. swim lanes in these markets."

    Dept of Justice

  2. fact this is usually two lanes or one lane going in two lanes going in one

    NTSB

  3. lanes that are closed lanes that are narrowed or moved so the things that you see

    NASA

Words that sound like “lanes”

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