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How to pronounce wolves in American English
“wolves” pronunciation by American speakers
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“wolves” in real sentences — American speakers
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to red wolves or where red wolves were present.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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of wolves and coyotes destroying livestock.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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faces from so-called lone wolves.
The Obama White House
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