hearing out
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, critics such as indigenous governance expert Pamela Palmater argue the Supreme Court has made it clear that merely hearing out indigenous communities is not enough.
From BBC • Jul. 16, 2025
She said she planned on touring “all of the stations or bureaus” and hearing out officers “about what they want to see in the next chief.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2024
Union leaders said the district is not hearing out their requests to redirect unused surplus funding to maintain smaller class sizes, increase funding for supplementary programs and improve support for special education.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2023
“Their rightful place to have what they want. That’s why they are still very, very, very interested. We have players signed, contrary to the white noise you’re hearing out there.”
From Washington Times • Apr. 13, 2022
“He says when a mockingbird sings, for all we know it’s pitching fossils into the air. He says who knows what songs of ancient creatures we may be hearing out there.”
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
