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How to pronounce drilled in American English

“drilled” pronunciation by American speakers

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“drilled” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. THEY DRILLED ME AND DRILLED ME AGAIN.

    Dept of Justice

  2. nasa's curiosity rover has drilled into its second rock on the red planet curiosity drilled a

    NASA

  3. Came the first well that was drilled in Yellowstone.

    USGS

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