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How to pronounce convulsion

“convulsion” pronunciation in American and British English

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“convulsion” in real sentences

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  1. another violent convulsion

    Peace and Justice Studies Association

  2. anti-convulsion medication.

    60 Minutes Australia

  3. the midst of this moral convulsion this cultural convulsion they tend to come every 60 years

    The Atlantic

  4. up with a full body convulsion.

    60 Minutes

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