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How to pronounce mea in American English

“mea” pronunciation by American speakers

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“mea” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Marilyn Tavenner apologized, a "mea culpa" before the congressional members.

    The Obama White House

  2. culturing, we first put them on MEA plates, multielectrode array plates, where we can actually look

    NIH

  3. it the new government Railway project the Tren mea aims to bring connectivity and economic benefits

    Voice of America

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