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“wannabes” pronunciation in American English

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“wannabes” in real sentences

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  1. wannabes performing literal backflips.

    ABC News In-depth

  2. forcing uh a lot of the the wannabes um separating the wannabes from from the from

    97.8 Dance FM

  3. kurt's team is full of young wannabes eagerly awaiting their turn

    ABC Entertainment (AU)

  4. mostly wannabes um the the only requirement for so-called membership and there's

    The House of Madness

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