accent
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Instead, he waxed lyrical about Britain’s role in shaping the U.S., and praised Charles for his accent and looks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Obma couldn't reveal too much about his character in the series, but said he played an American, so retains his accent, but the show is 97% in Welsh.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Or the meeting in that play between Welsh, Scottish and Irish captains, each endowed by Shakespeare with a distinctive accent?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Brought up in a Welsh-speaking household, she said non-Welsh people were often shocked that she could speak the language because of her accent as well as her background.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Kumu Whitman has a shock of bright red hair and speaks with an Australian accent.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
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