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How to pronounce shorthand in American English
“shorthand” pronunciation by American speakers
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“shorthand” in real sentences — American speakers
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shorthand field names mean.
Census Bureau
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Sometimes the shorthand is Abraham Accords.
State Department
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is the usual shorthand for human work.
NIH
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