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How to pronounce thames in British English
“thames” pronunciation by British speakers
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“thames” in real sentences — British speakers
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thames alive exists to find ways in which the river thames can be used as an
UK Parliament
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Right here next to the River Thames in London.
UK Parliament
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£9 billion Thames crossing using a private finance initiative-style funding arrangement.
The Scottish Parliament
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