How to pronounce bequeathed
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“bequeathed” in real sentences
67 clips in the index · 1 American · 36 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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financial black hole bequeathed by the Tories.
The Scottish Parliament · hear it here
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That problem he bequeathed to his successors.
60 Minutes · hear it here
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Their predecessors have bequeathed them an overflowing in-tray.
The Scottish Parliament · hear it here
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He bequeathed also an etching of Leeuwenhoek to the Society.
The Royal Society · hear it here
Why real speech
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