How to pronounce layoff in American English
“layoff” pronunciation by American speakers
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“layoff” in real sentences — American speakers
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Companies are preparing layoff notices.
The Obama White House
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difficult to layoff investors -- I mean, employees.
Census Bureau
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However, the layoff rate is also very low.
Federal Reserve
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