listen
Example Sentences
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She says music movies also cause her listening habits to shift.
From Los Angeles Times
But the role of family is not to be a caretaker to someone who has shown repeatedly that they are unwilling or unable to listen to reason, take advice and live a functioning life.
From MarketWatch
Some women's charities are not convinced the force is doing enough to earn back trust, citing examples of female complainants not being listened to properly.
From BBC
“This wheel is a hundred years old. It always seems funny to watch TV or listen to a podcast while working on an antique.”
From Literature
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Her face stayed neutral and detached as she listened, but her eyes did flick to Regan for the tiniest half second.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.