Hundreds of words use tion to spell the sh n sound. Here are just a few of them.
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nation |
We must learn from our history to become a better nation.
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operation |
I went to hospital for an operation.
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relation |
Perspective is to see things in relation to other things.
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situation |
We need to assess this situation before we continue.
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translation |
The joke was lost in translation.
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imagination |
She had a vivid imagination.
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organisation
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A charity is a non-profit organisation.
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ambition |
His life ambition was to become a painter.
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position |
He has an advisory position in a large company.
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pollution |
Air pollution is bad in many cities.
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revolution |
She hoped to spark a revolution.
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solution |
We made a simple solution of sugar and water.
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attraction |
There was an obvious attraction between the couple.
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affection |
He showed a great deal of affection to her.
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correction |
He made a correction to his exam paper.
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fiction |
Do you prefer to read fiction or information books?
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construction |
The tower was a unique construction.
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introduction |
She often skipped the introduction when reading novels.
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caution |
They approached the dog with caution.
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option |
She weighed up the pros and cons of each option.
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