listen in
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Hougan brought up the example of a TikTok content creator who flew to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., before the Super Bowl in order to listen in on rehearsals for the national anthem.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
Vanessa Scaglione, head of corporate real estate, said this allows introverted staff to listen in and be part of the team without the pressure to engage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Even so, she said the findings indicate that intellectual ability is one of several factors affecting how effectively people listen in complex sound environments, such as busy classrooms or social gatherings.
From Science Daily • Oct. 29, 2025
“They may want to listen in and see what’s underneath if we aren’t speaking up.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2025
As an investor, Eisman was allowed to listen in on the quarterly conference calls held by Moody’s, but not invited to pose questions.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
