earful
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Before Tom gives the hardened ex-con an earful of what for, he and Anna are shocked silent when their cat strolls into Max’s kitchen.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
“People are fed up,” says Ros Connors, who heads a local community radio station in Basildon, in eastern England, and gets an earful from listeners about everything from the cost of living to immigration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Callais, and Wasserman Schultz is getting an earful from Black Democratic leaders in the state.
From Slate ● May 30, 2026
Atkins remains optimistic about her adopted home state, notwithstanding her unsuccessful run for governor and the earful of criticisms she heard along the way,
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2025
“Maybe you need to have a talk with her. I’m sure I’m in for an earful when I go back home.”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
He bristled at news coverage he didn’t like — and I certainly got many earfuls from him about that — but he could laugh at himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
It would have necessitated dozens of mason jars to grocery shop in bulk and earfuls of wax to make my own soap.
From Slate ● Feb. 7, 2022
Jim Flynn, executive director of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents, said his members are reporting that they are getting the biggest earfuls from people who want masks required in schools.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 21, 2021
Those operators tracked me down as well, forwarded the messages, and I’d gotten earfuls from Mom and Dad for neglecting to mention I’d be off the grid during a day of historical tragedy.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2021
"You supplied two good earfuls that time, kid!" said Rolling Stone.
From The Boy Ranchers Among the Indians or, Trailing the Yaquis by Baker, Willard F.
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