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How to pronounce hostilities in British English
“hostilities” pronunciation by British speakers
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“hostilities” in real sentences — British speakers
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cessation of hostilities.
The Scottish Parliament
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durable and sustained humanitarian truce leading to a cessation of hostilities”.
The Scottish Parliament
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it is important there was a cessation of hostilities in the Yemen which was for a
UK Parliament
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