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Example Sentences
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The poll was taken from a sample of 1,005 voters and conducted by the Redbridge Group and Accent Research.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Accent and idiom are firmly in command as she transitions from Southern Gothic to surrealist horror, never losing sight of a character who’s as fragile as she is formidable.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025
There are also a number of initiatives set up to raise awareness of accent bias by encouraging people to share their experiences - these include the Accentism Project, Speak For Yerself and Accent Bias Britain.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2025
Accent pieces: Toile fabric can be used strategically on accent pieces in modern home décor, creating a focal point and injecting a sense of personality into a space.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2023
Accent whichever syllable you like, but the preference on this side of the Atlantic is to stress the second.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Middle School
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