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How to pronounce olds in American English

“olds” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. So, 10 year olds taught five year olds, and 15 year olds taught 10 year olds.

    The Obama White House

  2. olds and sero prevalence in nine year olds.

    CDC

  3. OF FOUR-YEAR-OLDS AND THREE-YEAR-OLDS.

    NASA

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