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How to pronounce understaffed in American English
“understaffed” pronunciation by American speakers
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“understaffed” in real sentences — American speakers
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having an understaffed Supreme Court.
The Obama White House
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as understaffed understaffed okay do we have a recommendation for that i don't believe so sir
NTSB
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Emergency services in the developed world are always understaffed.
CDC
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