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Something new to listen to: Six years ago, indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers’ last solo album became one of the defining records of the decade.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Perhaps in 10 years we will listen to the same song and have a different interpretation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The couple left the stadium to listen to the concert from the parking lot and dance next to their car.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
“If you listen to earnings calls from most U.S. regulated utilities, they’ll mostly be about AI and data centers. In Europe, we find a very compelling range of long-term drivers,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
He did not even listen to his beloved Bach on the gramophone.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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He often sits with the herd, feeds them cookies and other treats and listens to their calls, adding to a language he’s been learning since childhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
When he comes upon Irontown, led by the highborn Lady Eboshi, and listens to its people brag about burning down the boar god’s forest, one might expect him to be angry.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Clark still listens to music every day -- mostly classical music and jazz.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Le Pen has always claimed to be a woman who listens, a woman of the people.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
He listens, is always interested, always there for me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Later, I was able to reconcile myself with the notion that Mexican music and the records that I listened to as a child are a big part of my identity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
I listened to parents struggling to figure out where to draw the line on supporting from the sidelines to full-on “co-piloting,” as one career coach put it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
In a statement, Athena said it had "listened carefully" and recognised the "clear need for change".
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
"The first time I listened to it I started crying," Lizzy says.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
We both listened for a moment as the footsteps bore closer.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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What seems to be happening with your case is that you don’t feel like your advisers are listening to you.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Anyone who has ever watched an interview with Mr. McConaughey, or delved into his enchanting memoir “Greenlights,” is aware that listening to him gab is a treat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
If she were to come to you, what she should be listening to or watching, what’s the guide you’d give her?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Even in death, though, no one was listening to Helaena.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Thanks for listening when I said it would be easier to go somewhere else.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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