ear

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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

"That's the only way to get the ear of legislators in Washington."

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 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

Young Sylvia loved Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan; sang in her church choir and occasionally with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra; and played drums, keyboard and guitar by ear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Clare had not understood why the badger would be so revolted, for he had not yet seen how ugly he looked without his ear and eye.

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