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How to pronounce colliery in British English
“colliery” pronunciation by British speakers
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“colliery” in real sentences — British speakers
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villages of Easington Colliery, Horden and Blackhall.
UK Parliament
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caused by an underground fire at the Michael colliery in Fife.
The Scottish Parliament
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