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We actually have data that shows people prefer the AI agent versus having to wait for a human, or the human doesn’t understand what they’re saying or they can’t understand the accent of the agent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Anderson found her way into playing Billy through the character’s distinct accent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
You refresh a feed for news of a village whose name your relatives say with their whole mouths and you say with an accent that gives you away.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
"You won't meet me with a Welsh accent - my character is Irish," says Rex.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
“She is my daughter,” a voice with a smooth-flowing accent rang out from the top floor, where Mrs. Laroux, Thorn’s mother, stood in a sharply cut powder-pink suit and a luxurious black cloak.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
The warm wooden accents of the home make the architectural gem feel intimately connected to the surrounding environmental beauty.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
“But I would love to explore some more British accents because you know, as an island, we have some of the most interesting, unique, and fun accents,” he told Evans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
“I think there’s more accents in Britain than any other country.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Proclaimers, famous for singing with Scottish accents, were formed in 1983 by twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid who are from Auchtermuchty in Fife.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“We keep intercepting British accents on their radio messages too.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Officially a midsize SUV, the Optiq looks lean and well-planted, thanks to its low-roof design—in the case of our test car, accented by the optional black-over-tangerine livery and 21-inch black-painted alloy wheels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Their fins are accented with orange, and they possess a smaller oval tooth patch.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 23, 2026
The spacious kitchen is also accented with rich hardwood flooring, stone design elements, solid alder doors, and dual-pane windows.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2025
His eponymous brand sells form-fitting, stylish suits, often accented with bold colours and West African-inspired patterns.
From BBC ● May 16, 2025
Even the footsteps of the night watchman added only an accented quarter-note to the silence that had become a hum, a lullaby.
From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg
Compared to the toolbox angularity of its rivals, the CX-90’s presentation is sleek, urbane, even fancy, with lots of brightwork accenting the front and rear bumpers, rocker panels and grille frame.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
At multiple points, massive explosions shook the ground, accenting the roar of the fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2024
Three-dimensional roses of all sizes appeared throughout the collection, accenting necklines and adorning shoulders.
From Reuters ● Jul. 4, 2023
Elegant landscaping and pathways, brick patio with gravel and rock accenting, mature trees, two-car carport.
From Washington Times ● May 25, 2023
Harley’s words were becoming disjointed and he was accenting the words at the beginning and swallowing the ending sounds until it didn’t sound like English any more.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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