How to pronounce maintains in American English
“maintains” pronunciation by American speakers
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“maintains” in real sentences — American speakers
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maintains the asymmetrical shape
NTSB
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stockpiles that FEMA maintains.
The Obama White House
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It still maintains your selection
Census Bureau
Words that sound like “maintains”
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