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How to pronounce thereabouts in American English

“thereabouts” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. over, what is it these days, $95 million or thereabouts?

    Dept of Justice

  2. It takes 10 years or thereabouts for that to happen.

    The Obama White House

  3. For example, the length is still about three feet, three inches thereabouts.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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