overheard
Example Sentences
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He knew the campaign was paying off when he overheard MPs in a parliamentary bar complaining about the flood of letters they were receiving on the subject.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The San Juan native happened upon his first musical opportunity as a teen, when he overheard that a student band in his high school was looking for a bass player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
She only learned about the reintroduction plan after asking rangers about discussions she had overheard.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
This overheard comment, plus a confluence of socially embarrassing events at the Meryton ball later, push Mary to the point of breakdown.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
Thandiwe overheard and rolled her eyes as well.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
