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How to pronounce proficient in British English
“proficient” pronunciation by British speakers
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“proficient” in real sentences — British speakers
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able to give you a more technically proficient answer.
The Scottish Parliament
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against the basic law proficient but uh still uh up to this moment we are only
UK Parliament
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