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How to pronounce desmond in British English
“desmond” pronunciation by British speakers
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“desmond” in real sentences — British speakers
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Famously, Margaret Thatcher, when she met Archbishop Desmond Tutu, condemned apartheid.
The Scottish Parliament
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Last summer, we had the case of Richard Desmond and the Communities Secretary.
UK Parliament
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