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dialect

[dahy-uh-lekt] / ˈdaɪ əˌlɛkt /


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He chose the name "Ossick Lass," using local dialect meaning "Urswick girl."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Having a few weeks of rehearsal ahead of filming helped McEwen and Kidman to establish the similarities in their performances, as did work with Kidman’s dialect coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Most young readers today would find “The Yearling” too long, too leisurely and too clogged with dialect, but a few might still feel as I did when I read it more than 60 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Higher Brothers, known for blending Mandarin and the local dialect, is one of the main hip-hop groups originating from the city.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Often their words were set down in a style that attempted to capture the original regional dialect and grammar.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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