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How to pronounce gambit in British English
“gambit” pronunciation by British speakers
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“gambit” in real sentences — British speakers
32 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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There's my porative opening gambit.
The Scottish Parliament
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Graeme Dey should use that as his gambit to try to get into the Cabinet.
The Scottish Parliament
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