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How to pronounce mend in American English

“mend” pronunciation by American speakers

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“mend” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. If I put down a mend, I would burnish that mend.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. Unfortunately, UBS did not sufficiently mend its ways.

    Dept of Justice

  3. mend up that hole in the blood vessel.

    NIH

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