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How to pronounce ostrich in American English
“ostrich” pronunciation by American speakers
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“ostrich” in real sentences — American speakers
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ostrich could fly -- But they can't -- there is no way this ostrich is getting
Smithsonian Air & Space
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to ostrich booms that don't require a syrinx.
NSF
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that's the the ostrich strategy is not the successful.
Federal Reserve
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