On the end of a word the most common way to spell the long /o/ sound is with the letters ow.
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throw |
Don't throw your clothes on the floor.
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arrow |
The archer was down to his last arrow.
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borrow |
Could I borrow some milk?
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elbow |
A blow on the elbow can be painful.
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hollow |
The tree trunk was hollow.
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narrow |
Our car got stuck in a narrow lane.
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shadow |
The evening sun cast a long shadow.
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sorrow |
Sorrow is a feeling of great sadness.
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tomorrow |
I'll call you again tomorrow.
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