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earful

[eer-fool] / ˈɪərˌfʊl /










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Executives at Texas Roadhouse got an earful about the pending shortage during October meetings with restaurant managers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Either way, the state Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Zone 0 Advisory Committee will likely get an earful of comments during its public meeting Thursday at the Pasadena Convention Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

I was about to get an earful on the book’s background and a postage-paid primer on my own writing life.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025

Did Michelle stay home specifically so she wouldn’t have to get an earful from Trump?

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2025

I’ll get an earful in the morning, but I’ll deal with it then.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman