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How to pronounce ledger in American English

“ledger” pronunciation by American speakers

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“ledger” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. computers that are separately maintaining the ledger, independently maintaining the same ledger, can arrive at consensus

    State Department

  2. the ledger for national security purposes are actually budgeted on the nondefense side of the ledger.

    The Obama White House

  3. be uh disconnected from the ma main ledger, right?

    Federal Reserve

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