These ei words do not follow the rule i before e except after c. This is because they have the long /a/ sound.
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The vein was visible on his forehead.
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Keep a tight rein on your spending.
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The country prospered under the King's reign.
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Will the boss deign to attend our party?
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In soccer today, the defender fell for the attacker's feign.
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I heard the horse neigh from the stable.
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I get to work at eight o'clock.
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Mother weighed out a kilo of flour.
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To win the cake you must guess its weight.
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The freight was loaded onto the ship.
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Their new neighbor was very kind.
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The sheik wore traditional dress.
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The bride wore a long white veil.
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The golfer wore beige slacks.
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The kids enjoyed the sleigh ride.
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