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How to pronounce reprieve in American English

“reprieve” pronunciation by American speakers

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“reprieve” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. They deserve their reprieve and they deserve this peace.

    USDA

  2. There was a brief reprieve between 2018 and 2020 before it turned back upward again.

    CDC

  3. greater than me that could help Michael Askew: grant me that opportunity to have another reprieve

    NIH

Words that sound like “reprieve”

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