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How to pronounce portrays in American English
“portrays” pronunciation by American speakers
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portrays the most important changes and characteristics.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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The report portrays a rapidly changing planet characterized by interrelated changes, many of
State Department
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This graph portrays the percentage of private sector employees in establishments that offer health insurance
Census Bureau
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