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How to pronounce refusing in American English

“refusing” pronunciation by American speakers

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“refusing” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. I'm just thinking of parents who are refusing vitamin K, refusing hepatitis B.

    CDC

  2. Congress is refusing to move.

    The Obama White House

  3. in those first years when schools were refusing to integrate, were refusing even to sign an

    Dept of Justice

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