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Example Sentences

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"They couldn't understand anything I said," recalls Wallasey-born Morton, who speaks with a strong Liverpool accent.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In one, a man with a similar accent and a blue watch speaks to two women in Cuba.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He spoke English without the trace of an accent and said he’s also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“You know, all of a sudden some 19-year-old with a Russian accent is showing interest in them, and they think they’re Brad Pitt.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“That’s solid sheet metal you ’ave there behind the wood on them bulkheads,” came the voice in rather an odd accent.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck