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How to pronounce courteously
“courteously” pronunciation in British English
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“courteously” in real sentences
14 clips in the index · 7 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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Quixote stood up courteously and even bowed slightly.
The 92nd Street Y
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speeches um which were all courteously ignored by the government.
UK Parliament
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Mr Ross, it is very important that members address one another courteously, which
The Scottish Parliament
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Instead of courteously saying to our host, "Oh yes, how was your summer?"
This Morning
Why real speech
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