listening

Example Sentences

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Is the man napping on a beam in one photograph the same as the one listening to the radio in another?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“Great work by our graveyard Officers, even when tired, for trusting their instincts, staying persistent, and quite literally listening to the walls.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

I needed to lie down and sleep, but Mr. Weiss gave a speech and I had to listen, or at least to look as though I were listening.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell