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How to pronounce proposes in American English

“proposes” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. whatever the operator proposes.

    FAA

  2. childless EITC, which both the President proposes in his budget and Paul Ryan proposes.

    The Obama White House

  3. staff proposes reiterating recommendation a1325

    NTSB

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