listening

Example Sentences

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Is the man napping on a beam in one photograph the same as the one listening to the radio in another?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“I will never tire of repeating this: music, art and beauty are universal rights,” he told the graduates, urging them to go out into the world listening to others, seeing others, paying attention to everything.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Fed watchers will be listening closely Friday to see how Trump responds to a Fed that appears to be in no hurry to adjust rates.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

She responded by putting on her earphones and listening to music.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Adults weren’t good at listening to him, so he had to find another way to help.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova