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How to pronounce beset in American English

“beset” pronunciation by American speakers

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“beset” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. that beset the country in the fall of 2008.

    Federal Reserve

  2. all the resources needed to support communities beset by hateful acts.

    Dept of Justice

  3. use to deal with the financial challenges that have beset that island.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “beset”

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