ear

Example Sentences

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The toilet is in a small cubicle that's quite loud; the astronauts need to wear ear protection when they use it.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

These mutations prevent the body from producing enough of the protein otoferlin, which is essential for sending sound signals from the inner ear to the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Elevator rides of over 25 miles an hour can result in ear pressure, dizziness and an unsettling ride experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

I’m like, “I have a headphone in my ear and I’m really busy working. You’re kind of bugging me right now.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

He cringed and quietly begged the children to stop, stuffed moss in his one good ear and went to bed early on that dreadful night.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman