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How to pronounce missing in British English

“missing” pronunciation by British speakers

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“missing” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. People missing health appointments, missing weddings, missing funerals.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. it meant missing friends and family missing births missing funerals missing the chance to

    UK Parliament

  3. and collate missing data.

    The Scottish Parliament

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