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How to pronounce crushing in American English

“crushing” pronunciation by American speakers

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“crushing” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. They were crushing wonder.

    Dept of Justice

  2. crushing student loan debt.

    The Obama White House

  3. burden that is that is crushing absolutely crushing and some of the student these loan servicers

    Federal Reserve

Words that sound like “crushing”

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