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How to pronounce forefather
“forefather” pronunciation in American and British English
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“forefather” in real sentences
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It actually came from an Irish forefather that did.
The Graham Norton Show
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happened 10 years ago through the forefather of your party?
The Scottish Parliament
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and nearly all the people of the Middle East — claim Abraham as their forefather in
State Department
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Babamiz” or “our great forefather.” And yet today in Europe, India, and much of the Middle
TED-Ed
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