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  • present participle of hear.
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hearing

[heer-ing] / ˈhɪər ɪŋ /




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At the time she began working with Orbit, Madonna said she was beginning a new chapter, and Orbit stayed by her side with his "genius way of hearing music".

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

He decided it was not necessary for such public protection, according to a transcript of the sentencing hearing at Southwark Crown Court, seen by the BBC.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Lopez has lived in the building for more than a decade and was one of the few residents who spoke during the July hearing to voice his opposition.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Federal judge Edward Davila will consider both requests at a hearing on October 1.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

On hearing his call for help, they started hissing and honking.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

The policy shift sowed chaos in federal courts, as thousands of immigrants began suing for bond hearings that had long been automatic.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

It gives the state a number to point to, a process it can hold up in filings and hearings as proof that vulnerable people are being found and protected.

From Slate Jul. 31, 2026

The hearings were postponed until October, with those charged "not required to attend court", according to a letter distributed outside by the Courts and Tribunals Service.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

The agency is reconsidering many treatments rejected by the previous regime and has scheduled public hearings with outside experts to review medicines.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

We debated the housing situation, the best means of forcing the city to authorize open hearings on conditions among Negroes.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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