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How to pronounce substandard in American English
“substandard” pronunciation by American speakers
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When it comes to substandard
The Obama White House
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contained a variety of substandard credit products, like subprime mortgages.
Federal Reserve
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such as unstable housing, low income, unsafe neighborhoods or substandard education.
CDC
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