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How to pronounce legislation in American English
“legislation” pronunciation by American speakers
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we need legislation, what should that legislation look like?
FTC
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reform legislation. We have bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform legislation
The Obama White House
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improper payments legislation.
GAO
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