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