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How to pronounce line in American English

“line” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. So again, this red detailed line is TIGER/Line.

    Census Bureau

  2. it will have -- line by line it will say -- Mr.

    The Obama White House

  3. the top line is alcohol and the bottom line is benzodiazepines.

    NIH

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