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How to pronounce adopts in British English

“adopts” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. So my bill adopts the Nordic model.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. to a halt unless the government adopts new measures to tackle the skills and funding.

    UK Parliament

  3. have a whole court that adopts this and doing it across the country the rape Shield

    The Scottish Parliament

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