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How to pronounce nonstarter
“nonstarter” pronunciation in American English
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Hear “nonstarter” in: American English (36 clips)
“nonstarter” in real sentences
54 clips in the index · 36 American. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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nonstarter future military action, a nonstarter.
PBS NewsHour
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That’s obviously a nonstarter and it should be a nonstarter not just for Ukraine or for
State Department
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Is it a nonstarter at this point?
The Obama White House
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At my school, having my opinions while looking like I did was a nonstarter.
Jubilee
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