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How to pronounce showstopper in American English
“showstopper” pronunciation by American speakers
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“showstopper” in real sentences — American speakers
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The Press: That's quite the showstopper.
The Obama White House
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essentially be the showstopper for this pandemic.
NIH
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be a game changer it would be a showstopper if we were going to leave low
NASA
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