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How to pronounce stopgap in American English
“stopgap” pronunciation by American speakers
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“stopgap” in real sentences — American speakers
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with a clean stopgap spending measure.
The Obama White House
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not going to act, the Division has to be there as the stopgap.
Dept of Justice
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These waivers are short-term, and they are stopgap measures to provide energy stability.
State Department
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