listening

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She’s described her role as listening to Musk, reading his intentions and trying to make his vision a reality, even “if what he is saying seems crazy initially,” according to Isaacson.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Noory, a 41-year-old fintech entrepreneur, spent years listening to Musk’s video and podcast interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“We got to learn by stopping, taking an assessment, and listening to the community. And we really wanted to change the culture of Fringe.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"I counsel people to wear hearing protection when they're mowing grass instead of listening to music through earbuds," Price said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Then I had to get going because the brook can keep you busy for a whole day just listening, and I had one more place I needed to go.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan