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How to pronounce negatives in American English

“negatives” pronunciation by American speakers

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“negatives” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. and true negatives, then the number of false positives and false negatives.

    CDC

  2. and one box of negatives.

    National Archives

  3. negatives right and we might think of false negatives as really the case that causes harm

    FTC

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