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How to pronounce sown in American English

“sown” pronunciation by American speakers

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“sown” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. The seeds of change -- for all Americans -- were sown here.

    The Obama White House

  2. in April and May and been able to bring this sown to a baseline.

    NIH

  3. Little did I know that the seeds I had sown back then, would bear such great

    USDA

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