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How to pronounce urge in British English

“urge” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. to urge for a humanitarian corridor and to urge for hostages to be released.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. I therefore urge Douglas Lumsden and his colleagues to resist the urge to do so.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. speaker can I urge can I urge my right honourable friend the Prime Minister can I

    UK Parliament

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