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How to pronounce takano
“takano” pronunciation in American and New Zealand English
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“takano” in real sentences
14 clips in the index · 11 American · 1 New Zealand. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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Congressman Mark Takano of California.
The Obama White House
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Representative Takano, Ranking member, and members of the committee.
GAO
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three minutes till ok so first of all thanks to representative Comstock Takano Foster for their
R Street Institute
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Congressman Don Beyer, Congressman Mark Takano, and Congressman Andy Kim, who I think are also here
Dept of Justice
Why real speech
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