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How to pronounce thunderbird in American English
“thunderbird” pronunciation by American speakers
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“thunderbird” in real sentences — American speakers
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So Nicole was the first female Thunderbird pilot.
The Obama White House
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Air Force Reserve, Thunderbird slot pilot 2009 and 2010.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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This section is on Upper Thunderbird Creek, just out of Chugiak, and it occurs in a
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Other forms of “thunderbird”
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