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How to pronounce bereft in British English
“bereft” pronunciation by British speakers
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“bereft” in real sentences — British speakers
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lives, families and communities broken and bereft.
The Scottish Parliament
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been left bereft of a high street banking service.
UK Parliament
Why real speech
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