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How to pronounce franchises in British English
“franchises” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to franchises the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“franchises” in real sentences — British speakers
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Essentially, when the protocols are talking about franchises, they do not mean bus franchises for the
The Scottish Parliament
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whether through fines, restricting access to future franchises or stripping it of the franchise.
UK Parliament
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Why real speech
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