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“deadening” pronunciation in American and British English

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“deadening” in real sentences

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  1. a deadening effect on quality and innovation.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. >> it's deadening and people are understandably It's hostile.

    The Atlantic

  3. Habit is wonderful, it's very efficient, but it's deadening too.

    The Diary Of A CEO

  4. inside material was soft deadening and unlike normal clothing the radios covered the whereas tympana the

    DOOM WAD World

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