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How to pronounce lean in American English

“lean” pronunciation by American speakers

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“lean” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. an infrastructure to lean on.

    NIH

  2. I think this is a time for every Ally to lean in, not lean back.

    State Department

  3. At the same time, lean manufacturing became a deal and lean manufacturing or where you have

    CDC

Words that sound like “lean”

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