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How to pronounce sails in British English

“sails” pronunciation by British speakers

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“sails” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. about sails they're called wind assist technologies sails flattener rotors is another kind of technology also

    UK Parliament

  2. I met somebody who sails around the islands.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. which sails out of Lochranza—and the yard is crying out for orders.

    The Scottish Parliament

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