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How to pronounce focus in British English

“focus” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. a focus on agreed training to a focus on the attainment of competence.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. as potential varants and increased cases that that focus that the NHS will have the focus

    UK Parliament

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