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How to pronounce locals in American English

“locals” pronunciation by American speakers

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“locals” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. grant with to the locals.

    FEMA

  2. giving connection to, like, locals?

    State Department

  3. locals together with locals and state together with state to get a more complete picture.

    Census Bureau

Words that sound like “locals”

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