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How to pronounce tentative in American English
“tentative” pronunciation by American speakers
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“tentative” in real sentences — American speakers
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to extend a verbal tentative offer.
Census Bureau
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get more than one tentative lukewarm acceptance.
The Obama White House
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DO YOU HAVE A TENTATIVE DATE TIME FRAME FOR THAT?
NASA
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