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How to pronounce grasping in American English

“grasping” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to grasping the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“grasping” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. They are grasping in the dark for an excuse.

    The Obama White House

  2. there are large loadings on the hand and arm -- pulling, pushing, grasping -- in addition

    CDC

  3. the grasping but but the robots move the shelves around so the Picker just stands there

    NIST

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