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How to pronounce tenuous in American English
“tenuous” pronunciation by American speakers
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“tenuous” in real sentences — American speakers
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Now, very, very tenuous to be sure.
NASA
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The situation on the ground remains tenuous.
State Department
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since the bill seems kind of tenuous right now?
The Obama White House
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