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How to pronounce retired in American English
“retired” pronunciation by American speakers
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Jenkins retired from CDC.
CDC
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professor at s Ros University and Miss Sims a retired teacher and um retired
Smithsonian Air & Space
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Today, Flo is medically retired.
The Obama White House
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