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accent

[ak-sent, ak-sent, ak-sent] / ˈæk sɛnt, ˈæk sɛnt, ækˈsɛnt /
NOUN
importance, emphasis
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It makes travel easier, helps you learn still more languages, and gives you lessons in humility when, no matter how fluent you are, you realize your French will always bear an Anglo accent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In a thick Quebecois accent, he said he set up rappers, athletes and other wealthy clients with rented cars, homes, jewelry and clothes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

With my accent, imagine it’s 10 times worse with my family.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

"There's nothing I don't like about the job," he says in his rich Yorkshire accent.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Speaks English slowly and clearly with an accent.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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