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How to pronounce dares in British English

“dares” pronunciation by British speakers

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“dares” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. abuse, intimidate and harass anyone who dares to approach them to complain.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Skip onto the sixties - equality, flares, voting age eighteen now that Parliament dares.

    UK Parliament

  3. It will sit on any back bencher who dares to ask difficult questions and to be

    The Scottish Parliament

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