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How to pronounce lent in American English

“lent” pronunciation by American speakers

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“lent” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. These are countries who have lent their voices, who have lent their – engaged diplomatically

    State Department

  2. shouldn't have lent you any money.

    Dept of Justice

  3. has lent support to Hamas in the past.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “lent”

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