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How to pronounce beckons
“beckons” pronunciation in American and British English
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“beckons” in real sentences
123 clips in the index · 5 American · 4 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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elastic beckons you back.
Would I Lie To You?
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The medical system beckons.
PBS NewsHour
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Um as you were saying, Pluto beckons.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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And then afterwards, he beckons me over.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
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Why real speech
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