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},
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"When you swear, you say a swear word."
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"When you swear, you make a promise or an oath."
],
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]
},
{
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"US"
]
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"A swear word; an impolite or offensive word."
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"When you swear, you say a swear word."
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"US"
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"UK"
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},
{
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},
{
"audio": "en-us-swear.ogg",
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"US"
]
}
],
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}
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