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When you present your situation to this kind of adviser, they should listen and help you develop a plan that works for you.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
He is known to listen to trap music, a UK form of hip-hop, and both he and Palmer appeared in pop icon Madonna's promotional short film Confessions II in June.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
"She is a diva," Bandit said, adding that she hoped people would "take a minute to listen to her message, and be a little bit more like Dolly."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Now, an agent pulls updates from the most relevant 100 public channels and turns them into a podcast that employees can listen to on their commutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Once he apologizes and decides to listen to me, things can get better again.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Her husband listens, awaiting his turn to speak.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
When he comes upon Irontown, led by the highborn Lady Eboshi, and listens to its people brag about burning down the boar god’s forest, one might expect him to be angry.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Clark still listens to music every day -- mostly classical music and jazz.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
It’s not like that in Southern California, where almost no one listens to sports-talk radio, and where a nice day is always a day away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Steps softly to his grandparents' bedroom, listens at the closed door to Oma's steady breathing, Opa's light snoring.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
"Over the last several days, we have listened and reflected deeply on the hurt and disappointment caused by the video we reposted," it said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
She added: "I just want other women to be listened to and for warning signs after birth not to be missed."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
In Pike’s case, Ward held several days of hearings and listened to a number of experts.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
He parked a gray van loaded with electronics nearby, pointed an antenna at the hotel and listened in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Nicole listened without saying a word until he finished.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
They spent much of the week before traveling to Maine listening to puffin podcasts to prepare themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
But the community she’s created around listening to Owens is more welcoming and open-minded, she said.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
“As live video expands nationwide over the coming weeks, we’ll continue listening to feedback and improving the experience to help families stay connected,” Uber said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
She was speaking to AFP after a "listening meeting" in Selfoss, one of the many small towns the Social Democratic leader has visited to hear Icelanders' questions and concerns on the issue.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
"Yes! We agree!" growled mighty Val the miller, who had stood silently listening in the shadows, shoulder to shoulder as always with Ellis, her twin brother.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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