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How to pronounce scapegoat in British English
“scapegoat” pronunciation by British speakers
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come to Scotland looking for a new beginning as a scapegoat.
The Scottish Parliament
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would it not be absolutely despicable if in the search for a scapegoat some junior member
UK Parliament
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