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How to pronounce solves in British English

“solves” pronunciation by British speakers

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“solves” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. This exemption solves two problems.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. One way of putting it is that it solves more problems than it creates.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. commitments, that solves the problems in Syria, that has a return path to Africa and that

    UK Parliament

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