accent
Example Sentences
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He mimics Streep’s accent almost perfectly: “‘Oh, I love that.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
He spoke English without the trace of an accent and said he’s also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Holm's family understand that the caller had a Jamaican accent.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Severus was born in 145 at Leptis Magna in modern Libya; he never fully lost his North African accent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
“I'm Siobhan,” the last girl whispered with a thick Irish accent.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
Vocabulary lists containing accent
Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Middle School
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