listening

Example Sentences

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The late 1970s and 1980s reshaped music listening in India.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

During my latest trip to Asia, I played this on my headphones on repeat while I rode the subway . . . and haven’t stopped listening since.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

“They’re not listening to anything we’re saying or asking,” Conte said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

By joining, not only will you unlock weekly bonus episodes of Amicus—including emergency episodes during Opinionpalooza—you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

“Are you listening to me? I think we need to have a talk.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse