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How to pronounce shutdown in British English
“shutdown” pronunciation by British speakers
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“shutdown” in real sentences — British speakers
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deliveries uh fuel shutdown uh and a full shutdown of water and sanitation will possibly happen
The Scottish Parliament
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They are in rent arrears because they cannot work during this shutdown over coronavirus.
UK Parliament
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