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How to pronounce lawyer in American English

“lawyer” pronunciation by American speakers

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“lawyer” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. – talking just lawyer to lawyer – we think in a linear lawyer to lawyer way

    Dept of Justice

  2. just lawyer to lawyer, we think in a linear lawyer to lawyer way, and we can

    The Obama White House

  3. jail free get a free lawyer get a pro bono lawyer lawyer donated this time you

    FEMA

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