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How to pronounce towards in American English

“towards” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. happening, towards democracy, towards a better future, and towards -- we hope and are

    The Obama White House

  2. pivoting away from Russia and towards Europe, towards the United States, towards other countries

    State Department

  3. STEPPING STONE TOWARDS EVENTUALLY GOING TOWARDS MARS. HOW IS THAT?

    NASA

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