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How to pronounce summon in British English

“summon” pronunciation by British speakers

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“summon” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Friend to summon up his courage and to stop being so frit.

    UK Parliament

  2. are left alone in Scottish politics, to summon up the courage to oppose the toxic culture

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. In words more eloquent than any that I can summon, we have just heard from Stephen

    The Scottish Parliament

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