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How to pronounce limp in American English

“limp” pronunciation by American speakers

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“limp” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. - He still walks with a limp.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. By then, his war injuries had given him a terrible limp.

    The Obama White House

  3. to um to find some kind of settlement than to try to continue to limp along

    Voice of America

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