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/ˈɔdiəns/ 
| singular | audience |
| plural | audiences |
Chaplin's movies captivated audiences throughout the world.
He offended many in the audience with his insensitive remarks.
The music was performed before an enthusiastic audience.
He was soon encouraging audience participation and several women came up on stage.
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