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How to pronounce runner in American English

“runner” pronunciation by American speakers

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“runner” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. So Winchester's a big runner.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

  2. with an analogy uh I'm a runner and as a runner there's the this slogan you

    NASA

  3. and exposing your film while a runner sprints by.

    NSF

Words that sound like “runner”

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