accent
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The character was written to account for the actor’s Spanish accent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The same agent, who spoke with a Chicano accent, later sped off in a vehicle while asking in Spanglish, “¿Alguien arresto un tonk, güey?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Stevens speaks energetically in a thick regional accent.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Marie Goldman, Lib Dem MP for Chelmsford and spokesperson for women and equalities, said that growing up in Devon, teachers told her to tone down her West Country accent for Bible readings.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“I do know someone from Canada, and she’s got the same accent as you two,” said Akira.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Sentinels stand on the plot’s four corners: kousa dogwood, favored for its red accents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The tip-off: Some of the voices they intercepted had southern accents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Burnham has proposed a programme of devolution, including setting up a No 10 North, and MPs said the UK should also regain its pride in the cultural depth of regional accents.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
It also said it would try to ensure that "people from working class and regional backgrounds do not feel they need to alter their behaviour, accents or language to fit in with the civil service".
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
She wrote about the announcers on radio stations, with their accents so fake and so funny.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Officially a midsize SUV, the Optiq looks lean and well-planted, thanks to its low-roof design—in the case of our test car, accented by the optional black-over-tangerine livery and 21-inch black-painted alloy wheels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Their fins are accented with orange, and they possess a smaller oval tooth patch.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 23, 2026
The spacious kitchen is also accented with rich hardwood flooring, stone design elements, solid alder doors, and dual-pane windows.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2025
His eponymous brand sells form-fitting, stylish suits, often accented with bold colours and West African-inspired patterns.
From BBC ● May 16, 2025
A male voice in accented English asked about coordinates and product and delivery status.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
Compared to the toolbox angularity of its rivals, the CX-90’s presentation is sleek, urbane, even fancy, with lots of brightwork accenting the front and rear bumpers, rocker panels and grille frame.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
Three-dimensional roses of all sizes appeared throughout the collection, accenting necklines and adorning shoulders.
From Reuters ● Jul. 4, 2023
Elegant landscaping and pathways, brick patio with gravel and rock accenting, mature trees, two-car carport.
From Washington Times ● May 25, 2023
Three butterfly-shaped mirrors decorated Michael Saunders’ chest, accenting the all-black costume he wore at the Haunted Nights ball.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2021
From behind us the last long rays of light played across the campus, accenting every slight undulation of the land, emphasizing the separateness of each bush.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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