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How to pronounce audacity in American English
“audacity” pronunciation by American speakers
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“audacity” in real sentences — American speakers
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that had the audacity to claim that South Africa belonged to its people.
State Department
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Just furious that she had the audacity to go in and correct the information.
National Archives
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And I went on the road for him for his book tour, The Audacity of Hope
The Obama White House
Why real speech
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