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listen

[lis-uhn] / ˈlɪs ən /


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It asks nothing more than for people, wherever they are, to stop, listen and share a little joy.”

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

On Wednesday, Montgomery said she has “grown a lot as a person” since her teen years and has dedicated time to “educate myself, listen, learn and better understand the impact that language can have.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Still, its latest report indicates that the portion of 13 to 24-year-olds who say they primarily listen to songs from the 2020s has dropped from 55% in 2021 to 44% in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

I could preach more diversification to you, but I’m not sure you’d listen.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Enough time to listen to a couple of songs on my pre-exam playlist and color in a few calming swirls, maybe.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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