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listen

[lis-uhn] / ˈlɪs ən /


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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

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

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

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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