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How to pronounce overcorrection
“overcorrection” pronunciation in real English speech
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“overcorrection” in real sentences
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I think the problem is overcorrection, right?
Jubilee
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That's a cultural kind of overcorrection we've had over the generations.
WIRED
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correction, it's not an overcorrection, the correction hasn't even happened yet.
The 92nd Street Y
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an overcorrection and it's starting to come back to middle a little bit now.
SmartLess
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