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How to pronounce oar in American English

“oar” pronunciation by American speakers

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“oar” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. OAR coordinates the NIH HIV research agenda.

    NIH

  2. have fallen so low that oar boats carrying or through Sue Saint

    USGS

  3. Sim is also a 2005 Kavli Frontier of Science Fellow, and was named OAR employee of

    NOAA

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