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How to pronounce lifts in American English

“lifts” pronunciation by American speakers

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“lifts” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. not just because it lifts up the community, but because it lifts up the country.

    The Obama White House

  2. for uh passenger lifts chair lifts and and other vertical platforms to get people uh with

    FEMA

  3. So cranes, forklifts and platform lifts.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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