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How to pronounce piercing in American English
“piercing” pronunciation by American speakers
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“piercing” in real sentences — American speakers
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a piercing they do it on the ground not here
NASA
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too used to that piercing sound as are far too many St.
Dept of Justice
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media that in this new package, there will be depleted uranium armor-piercing rounds.
State Department
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