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How to pronounce butchered in British English

“butchered” pronunciation by British speakers

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“butchered” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Local councils about to be butchered.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Over the last two months, this Government have butchered Glasgow’s jobcentre network.

    UK Parliament

  3. for more money for public services, given that his own Government has butchered public services and

    The Scottish Parliament

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