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How to pronounce owns in American English
“owns” pronunciation by American speakers
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“owns” in real sentences — American speakers
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that the parent company owns.
Census Bureau
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Zambian government owns only 20%.
Voice of America
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The company owns the chickens.
Dept of Justice
Words that sound like “owns”
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