accent
Example Sentences
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“Aw,” she says with an accent, smiling gently at Chip.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026
The 54-year-old Pochettino is a benevolent Svengali with a whistle; Ted Lasso with an Argentine accent.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
It accuses her of putting on a "fake Scottish accent".
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
"The way I was eligible to represent America...I'm not going to be the person to stand in the way of this story," he said in his distinct London accent.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
“Well, skin me for a polecat,” she said in the Hoosierest accent I ever heard.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
Vocabulary lists containing accent
Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Middle School
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