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How to pronounce underway in American English

“underway” pronunciation by American speakers

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“underway” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. many initiatives were underway, literally scores of them were underway.

    CDC

  2. And that process had been underway and continues to be underway.

    The Obama White House

  3. That investigation remains underway.

    State Department

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