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How to pronounce shove in American English

“shove” pronunciation by American speakers

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“shove” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. to if push comes to shove?

    State Department

  2. So this is the “take your job and shove it” measure.

    Federal Reserve

  3. just going to try to shove only spending cuts down -- well --

    The Obama White House

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