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How to pronounce penal in American English
“penal” pronunciation by American speakers
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“penal” in real sentences — American speakers
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a statistic, or a resident within the penal system.
Dept of Justice
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juvenile system, that's a straight line to the adult penal system.
The Obama White House
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Previously, this type of crime was not characterized in the penal code.
State Department
Words that sound like “penal”
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