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How to pronounce modern in American English
“modern” pronunciation by American speakers
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-- modern ports to move our goods; modern pipelines to withstand a storm; modern schools worthy
The Obama White House
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securities market. In the modern economy, modern financial system,
Federal Reserve
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with modern farm practices modern equipment modern science we're trying to put all that knowledge to
USDA
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