How native speakers pronounce “strong”

as opposed to in real life, they ask, "Is it possible to have a strong virtual friendship? How important is in-person connection or getting together in real life?"

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that we call home. But we also have an equally strong need -- men and women -- for adventure, for novelty,

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You have to break down the muscle mass before it rebuilds its strength. You're sore, and then you're strong. It makes sense.

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Research also shows that individuals living in socially cohesive communities, or at least those with strong social connections, have better health outcomes

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And practice embracing the awkward every day so that you're as strong as you can be for the moments when it counts. What you risk reveals what you value.

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And as bell hooks and Olga Silverstein said, we need men who are empathetic and strong; autonomous and connected;

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