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earshot

[eer-shot] / ˈɪərˌʃɒt /






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After more weddings the next day, singer Ally Evenson took a stage within earshot of the floral arch.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

By then the couple was out of earshot, but the man’s “enough please” comment lingered.

From Salon May 22, 2026

In accordance with government media regulations, AFP was accompanied by an army officer, who stepped out of earshot during interviews.

From Barron's Apr. 22, 2026

It could easily be mistaken for an expression of anger, but watching how others in the area—pedestrians, other drivers—react, it’s a signal: a warning to anyone within earshot that ICE is moving through the neighborhood.

From Slate Jan. 16, 2026

Once Mrs. Hidalgo was out of earshot, Mom shook her head.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez




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