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How to pronounce prohibit in American English

“prohibit” pronunciation by American speakers

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“prohibit” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. prohibit, entirely prohibit economic transactions between the United States and North Korea.

    The Obama White House

  2. to prohibit more requesters.

    National Archives

  3. So what the foreseeable harm provision does it prohibit actually, prohibit agencies from withholding records that

    US National Archives

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