brogue
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Virgo's voice came with a sing-song tempo, rising and falling in that familiar brogue.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
If the little voice inside your head has recently taken on a new accent — specifically a rolling Scottish brogue — it's likely that you're not alone.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2024
Another prospective juror was of Irish descent — he had a faint brogue — and talked about his past as a waiter and how he liked the outdoors.
From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024
The Rev. Patrick Killilea, Kalaupapa’s priest and de facto tour guide, welcomed the Toyofukus in his Irish brogue after their plane touched down on a recent day.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023
“No man ever wore a scarf as warm as his daughter’s arm around his neck,” said Patrick in his thick Irish brogue.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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