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How to pronounce obama in British English
“obama” pronunciation by British speakers
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“obama” in real sentences — British speakers
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And so Barack Obama, President Obama has the same idea.
UK Parliament
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you know it's tempting to look at Obama the Obama presidency as being sort of reticent
The Scottish Parliament
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