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How to pronounce parlous
“parlous” pronunciation in British English
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“parlous” in real sentences
13 clips in the index · 12 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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Some inshore fleets are in a parlous state.
The Scottish Parliament
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will all have experienced the parlous state of our roads and our local railways.
UK Parliament
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It's a red herring and simply reflects the parlous state of Max's argument.
Intelligence Squared
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