hearing distance
Example Sentences
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If you know there are people within hearing distance, call to them for help, but do not scream or yell, it says.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2024
It argued that reading candidates’ names aloud from ballots within hearing distance of public observers violated the court rule.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2022
“I haven’t said hello to him yet,” Mr. Warren said while the two stood within hearing distance, backs turned.
From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2021
This puts patients in the uncomfortable position of having to explain their transgender status to the front desk within hearing distance of other patients.”
From Scientific American • Jul. 1, 2021
Plenty of men were in hearing distance in case I needed to shriek for help.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
