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How to pronounce presence in American English

“presence” pronunciation by American speakers

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“presence” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. in their presence, could we consolidate their presence.

    State Department

  2. presence because if you think about virtual presence is actually actual absence and so our presence

    U.S. Air Force

  3. military presence in Afghanistan.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “presence”

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