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How to pronounce insistence in British English

“insistence” pronunciation by British speakers

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“insistence” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. blanket insistence on a certain form, such as a form B2.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. the insistence of the Chairman of the Production and Supply Sub-committee’ – this was the Labour

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “insistence”

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