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How to pronounce sprawl in American English
“sprawl” pronunciation by American speakers
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Urban sprawl and recreation is ruining our -- the opportunity for young people to buy land
Dept of Justice
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address suburban sprawl, and how is that -- obviously there is the Office of Smart Growth
The Obama White House
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Uncontrolled urban sprawl has caused a shortage of relocation sites, and this move to deny protection
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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