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How to pronounce paranoid in American English

“paranoid” pronunciation by American speakers

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“paranoid” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. They're really almost paranoid about the things.

    NIST

  2. And it’s paranoid about free societies like ours.

    State Department

  3. They can become paranoid and have erratic behavior all from this underlying, extreme fear based on

    The Obama White House

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