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How to pronounce severely in American English
“severely” pronunciation by American speakers
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“severely” in real sentences — American speakers
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severely immunocompromised.
CDC
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that would be severely disrupted, severely jeopardized by kinetic action.
State Department
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a severely wounded soldier.
The Obama White House
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