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How to pronounce paved in American English

“paved” pronunciation by American speakers

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“paved” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. A woman who paved the way for me, but she paved the way for millions of

    The Obama White House

  2. the paved surface onto the grass.

    NTSB

  3. They are dominated by paved over surfaces.

    CDC

Words that sound like “paved”

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