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How to pronounce wants in American English
“wants” pronunciation by American speakers
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“wants” in real sentences — American speakers
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She wants an Abrams. She wants to crush people.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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bill wants to wants us off the flight follow
FAA
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the President has the authority to do whatever he wants or whatever she wants
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “wants”
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