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How to pronounce niggling

“niggling” pronunciation in British English

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“niggling” in real sentences

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  1. It's always been niggling with people.

    The Royal Institution

  2. So you just have these niggling doubts.

    Penguin Platform

  3. There's always something niggling us, niggly.

    The School of Life

  4. Niggling complaints about the police might be about something small, such as miscommunication.

    The Scottish Parliament

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