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How to pronounce collateral in British English
“collateral” pronunciation by British speakers
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“collateral” in real sentences — British speakers
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acceptable collateral damage.
The Scottish Parliament
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consider them to be collateral damage or just a price worth paying
UK Parliament
Why real speech
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