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How to pronounce taciturn
“taciturn” pronunciation in British English
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“taciturn” in real sentences
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most taciturn disposition.
UK Parliament
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He grew up shy taciturn and intense.
The School of Life
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lives is because she was named American Miss American taciturn 90 years in a row.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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taciturn large more placid Englishman or even stoical Scot than tempestuous Italian I told you
Penguin Books UK
Why real speech
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