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How to pronounce rag in American English

“rag” pronunciation by American speakers

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“rag” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. So this is called rag or rag extension.

    Census Bureau

  2. the F-8 RAG to the F-14 RAG.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. here, the Tattered Rag Lichen, and its cousin the Norwegian Tattered Rag and then we also

    US Forest Service

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