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How to pronounce reconstruction in American English
“reconstruction” pronunciation by American speakers
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“reconstruction” in real sentences — American speakers
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reconstruction during the Kuwait Reconstruction Conference just this past year.
State Department
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more about reconstruction.
National Archives
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advance the reconstruction effort.
The Obama White House
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