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How to pronounce detain

“detain” pronunciation in American, British and Australian English

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How to pronounce detain

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“detain” in real sentences

  1. They can simply detain someone.PBS NewsHour
  2. detain any of these people.The Atlantic
  3. officials detain an accused terrorist.The Obama White House
  4. Four, detain people at Gitmo.Late Night with Seth Meyers

715 clips in the index · 230 American · 115 British · 5 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

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