This list has some of the words that break the rule i before e except after c but only when the sound is e.
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ancient |
Greece has many ancient ruins.
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efficient |
He was an efficient worker.
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sufficient |
Do you have sufficient money for a bus ride home?
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conscience |
My conscience is completely clear.
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protein |
A balanced diet should contain protein.
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seize |
Did you see him seize my purse?
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weird |
I heard a very weird noise in the night.
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foreign |
We love foreign travel.
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sovereign |
A reigning king or queen is a sovereign.
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forfeit |
He will forfeit his chance of promotion.
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counterfeit |
They found counterfeit money at his home.
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height |
He was at the height of his popularity.
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either |
You can have either of these two cakes.
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neither |
Neither of my friends could come out to play.
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leisure |
I enjoy a balance of work and leisure time.
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science |
David hopes to excel in his science exam.
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