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How to pronounce threw in American English

“threw” pronunciation by American speakers

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“threw” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. threw that into question.

    State Department

  2. basically they threw them away.

    FEMA

  3. I just threw myself in there.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “threw”

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