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How to pronounce watchful in British English

“watchful” pronunciation by British speakers

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“watchful” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. and Means Committee under the watchful eye, not of the Speaker, but of the Chairman of

    UK Parliament

  2. environment is another area that I have to be very watchful of to make sure that

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. I will be very watchful for any risk of divergence in that regard, and we would

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “watchful”

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