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How to pronounce scans in American English

“scans” pronunciation by American speakers

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“scans” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. data, Imaging and genetic data, scans, brain scans, abdominals chest amounts scans.

    NIH

  2. as opposed to fingerprints or retina scans or iris scans.

    The Obama White House

  3. imaging scans that have been done.

    FAA

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