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How to pronounce preparatory in American English
“preparatory” pronunciation by American speakers
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“preparatory” in real sentences — American speakers
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week's preparatory meetings.
The Obama White House
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could be used to support, you know, those project preparatory costs.
Census Bureau
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however, we've got to do some prep preparatory things first.
National Archives
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