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How to pronounce means in American English

“means” pronunciation by American speakers

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“means” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. It means students. It means faculty.

    The Obama White House

  2. to us it means dignity it means self-empowerment

    Dept of Justice

  3. caching and localizing content means fewer hops it means better performance it means lower latency for

    FTC

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