ear

Example Sentences

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If I tried that, I would be out on my ear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"She was sleeping with an eye mask on, and ear plugs so had not heard what had happened either."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

But in “Whistler,” it’s as if Patchett herself is in the reader’s ear.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He stopped only to put his ear to Karli’s chest to listen for his breathing.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo