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How to pronounce pending in American English

“pending” pronunciation by American speakers

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“pending” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. to detain the defendant pending-- pending trial or pending pending the resolution I'm not going to

    Dept of Justice

  2. even pending legislation, okay?

    State Department

  3. so, pending your questions.

    US National Archives

Words that sound like “pending”

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