listened
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I listened politely, nibbling my onion petals in a state of Zen-like detachment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The accused, dressed in a green prison jumpsuit, was in court where he listened to proceedings through an interpreter.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
She married Bill Darrid, a writer-producer, and we moved into a three-bedroom farmhouse in Westport, Conn. I finally had a father who listened to me.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Pop royalty, in the form of Sir Elton John, was a special guest at the event, sitting beside the King, as they listened to a short performance from singer-songwriter Skye Newman.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
They mostly talked to the people of the North End, listened to stories, and took care of the land with assorted donated trash pickers in hand.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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