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How to pronounce reversal in American English

“reversal” pronunciation by American speakers

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“reversal” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. a reversal of those changes.

    The Obama White House

  2. the reversal of these losses.

    Federal Reserve

  3. in 1609 and the magnetic reversal is a lot more predictable than magnetic reversal on

    NSF

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