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How to pronounce shirtwaist

“shirtwaist” pronunciation in American English

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“shirtwaist” in real sentences

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  1. Shirtwaist Company -- >> Mr.

    The Obama White House

  2. HER NAME IS HELEN AND SHE SURVIVED THE TRIANGLE SHIRTWAIST FIRE."

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  3. Trying to aim for that vaguely Edwardian shirtwaist and skirt kind of vibe.

    Morgan Donner

  4. Shirtwaist fire where 146 garment workers perished because the building that they were working in

    Dept of Labor

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