not listen
Example Sentences
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If Malaysia was keen on returning to the calendar on a more permanent basis, there is no reason why F1 would not listen to them.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
He also recalled the prophet Isaiah’s words: “Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
In his Palm Sunday homily last week, Pope Leo said that Jesus “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.”
From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2026
“He does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026
I heard Lady Seymour arguing with the fellow in charge, but he would not listen to her pleas.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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