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How to pronounce reverses in British English

“reverses” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. It reverses the default presumption.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. That approach effectively reverses the Sewel convention.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. highest household income and here it reverses in a typical year 70% of those households do

    UK Parliament

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