colonies
Pronunciation: [ˈkɒləniːz]
Learn how to use colonies in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.
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The British Empire had many colonies around the world, like India and Australia.
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Today, no country wants to create colonies, as it can lead to conflicts and problems.
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Which countries used to have colonies in Africa?
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The bee colony worked hard to gather honey for the winter.
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The colony of insects was not thriving because their habitat was destroyed.
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Did you know a colony of penguins can be very large?
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The new colony thrived as the settlers adapted to the new land.
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The last colony faced many challenges and struggled to survive.
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What challenges did the early colonies experience when they arrived?
How to pronounce colonies
Pronunciation: [ˈkɒləniːz]
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