listening

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“But actually I enjoyed that part of it. That and listening to music were both helpful in that they were almost like meditating on it without getting too in my head.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The decision was made “after listening carefully to concerns raised by physicians, caregivers and community leaders,” said a PeaceHealth spokesman.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

While today is about listening to the women affected, it also highlights that whistleblowers need to be heard as well.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“I was born in 1942, in the war,” McCartney explained during the listening session.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Bat looked up at his mom, who stood next to him, listening.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold