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How to pronounce sedation in American English
“sedation” pronunciation by American speakers
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“sedation” in real sentences — American speakers
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Bush handed power briefly to the Vice President while under sedation for routine tests.
The Obama White House
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She says she uses for focus and energy, and sometimes to combat sedation from methadone.
NIH
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And then of course, while under sedation, the GPS collar was attached, and the cat was
CDC
Words that sound like “sedation”
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Why real speech
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