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How to pronounce dropping in British English

“dropping” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. then dropping to 1,120, then dropping to 250, dropping to 27, and then dropping to two.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. expenditure, with energy use dropping.

    The Scottish Parliament

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