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How to pronounce workhouse
“workhouse” pronunciation in British and American English
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“workhouse” in real sentences
79 clips in the index · 1 American · 12 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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hospital right but then before that it was a workhouse it was a Victorian workhouse and
Penguin Platform
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That is the mentality of the workhouse.
The Scottish Parliament
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They are going to be spirited in to the much hated institution of the Workhouse.
British Library
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Not all of Trump's advisers share his bright vision of a 19th century workhouse.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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