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Regional Accents Are Having a Resurgence Thanks to Influencers
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as posted by the channelWhen Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney posted a video about a robbery, her New England accent stole the spotlight and generated more than three million views across TikTok and Instagram. While recent research indicates some accents are fading across parts of the South, experts say the recent fascination online is a sign that younger generations are celebrating accents in a positive way. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.
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