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How to pronounce wasting in British English

“wasting” pronunciation by British speakers

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“wasting” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. It is wasting our time and wasting our money.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Members are wasting their vocal chords.

    UK Parliament

  3. years of muscle wasting for an older person.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “wasting”

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