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How to pronounce shaving in American English

“shaving” pronunciation by American speakers

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“shaving” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Watch him shaving for instance.

    National Archives

  2. I was just shaving a couple of decades off.

    The Obama White House

  3. And then I-- --ended up shaving the other half off.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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