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How to pronounce begat

“begat” pronunciation in American and British English

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“begat” in real sentences

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  1. talking about was that new technologies begat new discoveries begat new ideas and recognizing that

    The Royal Society

  2. that this is the very puzzle that begat Tetris.

    Numberphile

  3. Adam and Eve begat sons and daughters; they in turn married.

    Light and Truth

  4. it on opposition in disarray and thus begat the NDP government.

    CBC News

Words that sound like “begat”

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