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How to pronounce look in American English

“look” pronunciation by American speakers

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“look” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Look at this. This doesn't look staged, does it?

    The White House

  2. That journey can can look. You can look way worse off in

    NIH

  3. taken a close look, but has anybody here taken a close look?

    The Obama White House

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