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How to pronounce waived in American English

“waived” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. Act unless otherwise waived.

    FEMA

  2. We've waived many of those.

    Federal Reserve

  3. sanctions not just waived, but totally removed.

    The Obama White House

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