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How to pronounce linchpin in British English
“linchpin” pronunciation by British speakers
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“linchpin” in real sentences — British speakers
37 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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as a linchpin if you pull out this linchpin then indeed something terrible may happen to
The Scottish Parliament
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I agree that GPs are a linchpin.
The Scottish Parliament
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been the linchpin of this commemoration through his good offices of his livery company the stationers
UK Parliament
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