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How to pronounce stays in American English

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  1. stays quite similar thanks

    Federal Reserve

  2. buildings, the bridges, and the infrastructure stays operating and stays safe for people.

    NSF

  3. The PHAST login still stays the same, and access to it stays the same.

    CDC

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