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How to pronounce osama in American English
“osama” pronunciation by American speakers
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“osama” in real sentences — American speakers
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Osama bin Laden in Pakistan.
The Obama White House
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Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.
State Department
Words that sound like “osama”
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