accent
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
Ms. Arquette does a wobbly Irish accent for some reason, possibly sheer boredom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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
Holm's family understand that the caller had a Jamaican accent.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
His first instinct was that the boy’s accent was from Central Africa.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Middle School
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