What are some examples of alliteration?

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Check out the following list to know about some examples of alliteration in English:

  • Mickey Mouse
  • Fast & Furious
  • Cold, Crisp & Clear
  • PayPal
  • Bustling Bees
  • Whistling winds
  • Peter Pieper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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