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Between the 'babbling brook' and the 'whispering wind,' most examples of susurration make you feel like you're alone in a forest. The way words are pronounced gives them their unique sounds. We often ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...