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How to pronounce pills in American English
“pills” pronunciation by American speakers
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“pills” in real sentences — American speakers
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Like the color of pills, the swallowability of pills, the size.
NIH
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like legitimate prescription pills.
GAO
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And I was using all sorts of different pills, especially like, opioid pills.
CDC
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