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How to pronounce curlew in British English
“curlew” pronunciation by British speakers
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“curlew” in real sentences — British speakers
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nesting by eagles, curlew and red grouse.
The Scottish Parliament
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the golden plover and, especially, the curlew will be extinct in five years.
The Scottish Parliament
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but because you've killed all the Predators any anyone could manifest that sort of curlew farm
UK Parliament
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