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How to pronounce rump in British English
“rump” pronunciation by British speakers
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“rump” in real sentences — British speakers
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That leaves us with a rump of cases that require investigation.
The Scottish Parliament
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Poorna Kaameshwari Sivaraj, who was killed alongside her three-year-old son; Louise Rump; Julie Williams;
UK Parliament
Words that sound like “rump”
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