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How to pronounce waived in British English

“waived” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. it, and even that might have been waived.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. people who have waived their anonymity around abuse they suffered at the hands of a member

    UK Parliament

  3. First Bus and Stagecoach in Aberdeen waived fares at the weekend to encourage more folk on

    The Scottish Parliament

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