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How to pronounce seminal in American English
“seminal” pronunciation by American speakers
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“seminal” in real sentences — American speakers
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That was a seminal moment.
The Obama White House
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seminal discharge, urine or milk.
CDC
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And this paper is the seminal paper.
Census Bureau
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