listening

Example Sentences

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Fed watchers will be listening closely Friday to see how Trump responds to a Fed that appears to be in no hurry to adjust rates.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

She responded by putting on her earphones and listening to music.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The rest of the world, thankfully, has stopped listening.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

“The mistake that I see often is this idea of telling young girls what to do, versus listening and sharing back,” Goad said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Outrage etched Aunt Maud’s face at anybody blaring our personal business to the listening world.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck