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How to pronounce scant in American English

“scant” pronunciation by American speakers

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“scant” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. THAT WE PAY SCANT ATTENTION TO LIKE SRI LANKA, OR PLACES THAT WE PAY SCANT ATTENTION

    National Archives

  2. details, but details are also quite scant at this time.

    State Department

  3. The headline is in five-year effort, scant evidence of v of voter fraud.

    House Judiciary Committee

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