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How to pronounce refused in British English

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  1. and refused to answer it, refused on principle.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. knew and they they refused refused to do that.

    UK Parliament

  3. explain his actions, but that invitation has been refused and refused again.

    The Scottish Parliament

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