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How to pronounce trailing in American English

“trailing” pronunciation by American speakers

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“trailing” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. followed the plane trailing in.

    Dept of Justice

  2. traveled from slightly trailing edge down to a large trailing edge up angle the left elevator

    NTSB

  3. the adaptive compliant trailing edge project.

    NASA

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