ear

Example Sentences

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Sancho, whose integration was delayed by an ear infection that led to him being in hospital, preferred to be on the left.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Erika didn’t care that her husband was politically influential or had the president’s ear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Game recognizes game,” the aide who’d been chattering in his ear said as they walked away.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“I had an earpiece in my ear counting out the beats,” Bower says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

She was happier than I’d seen her in ages, and so was I. As we left the house that morning, she kissed me goodbye, and then whispered something in my ear as she hugged me.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo