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How to pronounce alight in British English
“alight” pronunciation by British speakers
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“alight” in real sentences — British speakers
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flames of her many passions alight.
The Scottish Parliament
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Setting that letterbox alight in 1913, led to her arrest, imprisonment, and
UK Parliament
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You see the fire had become so hot that it had set the floor alight...
UK Parliament
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