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How to pronounce pledges in British English
“pledges” pronunciation by British speakers
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It includes 16 pledges across the five pillars and pledges on climate change.
The Scottish Parliament
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our election pledges, whether we made those pledges one year ago or nine years ago,
UK Parliament
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of reannounced pledges and vague intent.
The Scottish Parliament
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