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How to pronounce stops in American English

“stops” pronunciation by American speakers

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“stops” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Well, you know what else stops inflation, growth actually stops inflation.

    The White House

  2. weekend and doing two stops on Saturday and two stops on Sunday.

    The Obama White House

  3. This stuff never stops being important and it never stops being challenging.

    U.S. Air Force

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