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How to pronounce understaffed in British English
“understaffed” pronunciation by British speakers
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“understaffed” in real sentences — British speakers
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on an already stretched and understaffed justice workforce.
The Scottish Parliament
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that mental health services are desperately underfunded and understaffed.
UK Parliament
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They mean that patients are waiting in pain, wards are dangerously understaffed and NHS workers are
The Scottish Parliament
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