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How to pronounce penning

“penning” pronunciation in British, American and Australian English

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“penning” in real sentences

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  1. The technical term for this is a Penning trap, after Frans Penning, whose work inspired the

    Veritasium

  2. penning her very first adult novel.

    This Morning

  3. Penning, was that the truth or were you telling a lie?

    Would I Lie To You?

  4. The deletion of the essays with the website's editor penning this explanation.

    ABC News In-depth

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