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How to pronounce spines in American English
“spines” pronunciation by American speakers
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“spines” in real sentences — American speakers
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spines we were looking at next slide please
Census Bureau
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They've got hairs, they've got spines.
US Forest Service
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HUMAN BODY UP IN MICRO GRAVITY, SUCH AS OUR SPINES EXPAND.
NASA
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