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How to pronounce powder in American English

“powder” pronunciation by American speakers

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“powder” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. It would make more sense to hold our powder, or keep our powder dry, rather, until

    The Obama White House

  2. it was the building where the District of Colombia stored its guns its powder black powder

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. underneath there with white powder the Box might be a bigger indicator than white powder oh

    NTSB

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