accent
Example Sentences
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His Russian accent in “Chess” is so convincing that he’s had theatergoers come up to him after the show and launch into Russian as though he were a native speaker.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
"It's going to be just wonderful, I can't tell you how excited I am. Believe me, I'm already studying the role, learning my lines, and working to polish an English accent."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
He mimics Streep’s accent almost perfectly: “‘Oh, I love that.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Skip the petite rounded accent tables and give me a square-edged desk with a built-in power outlet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
His Southern accent is thick as maple syrup.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing accent
Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Middle School
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