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How to pronounce background

“background” pronunciation in American, British and Australian English

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How to pronounce background

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“background” in real sentences

  1. background, like a French background or a fancy Italian background, and they're actually rediscoveringTalks at Google
  2. So my background is still coming from an engineering background.LINK Lab
  3. brewer, although his background is quite obscure, his early background.The Royal Society
  4. expand background checks.The Obama White House

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