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How to pronounce parenthesis in American English
“parenthesis” pronunciation by American speakers
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“parenthesis” in real sentences — American speakers
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with the word 'group', open parenthesis, 'P5', and close parenthesis.
Census Bureau
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the left parenthesis and reagan is the right parenthesis so that's why I wrote about run-rate
National Archives
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that out helicopter Emergency Medical Services end of parenthesis end of PR weather tool which quote
NTSB
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