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How to pronounce reprieve in British English

“reprieve” pronunciation by British speakers

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“reprieve” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. for reprieve, he was told to approach a branch elsewhere.

    UK Parliament

  2. First Minister spoke about again today, but it is just a temporary reprieve.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. I can only hope that the council sees sense and turns the temporary reprieve into a

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “reprieve”

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