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How to pronounce offensive in British English
“offensive” pronunciation by British speakers
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find offensive well whose definition are we talking about your offensive and my offensive maybe two
The Scottish Parliament
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disparages it the prawn cocktail offensive is just plain offensive these days.
UK Parliament
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land for generations is downright offensive.
The Scottish Parliament
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