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How to pronounce levee in American English
“levee” pronunciation by American speakers
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“levee” in real sentences — American speakers
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Several levee breaches and pretty much wiped out.
FEMA
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passage along the bridge pathway to the river's levee.
USGS
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The Army Corps of Engineers is helping to build up a levee up in Warroad.
The Obama White House
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