dialect
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Having a few weeks of rehearsal ahead of filming helped McEwen and Kidman to establish the similarities in their performances, as did work with Kidman’s dialect coach.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Most young readers today would find “The Yearling” too long, too leisurely and too clogged with dialect, but a few might still feel as I did when I read it more than 60 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
He jumped at the chance to speak in their local dialect, joking that his north Wales family always sounded like they were "running out of breath".
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
Higher Brothers, known for blending Mandarin and the local dialect, is one of the main hip-hop groups originating from the city.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
Her voice, which everyone said sounded as if she were hoarse, came forth in the rhythmic jíbaro dialect I loved.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
Vocabulary lists containing dialect
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Language and Grammar - Introductory
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Vivacious Vernacular: Words About Slang
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