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listen

[lis-uhn] / ˈlɪs ən /


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The Walkman came out in 1979, revolutionizing how people listen to music.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Something new to listen to: Six years ago, indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers’ last solo album became one of the defining records of the decade.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

So maybe your best bet is to find a holistic planner who will listen to you and set up a plan for your money.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

"And do you know what? I think I need to listen to myself more because I have all the answers in my music."

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

She told us about how the people who hold office really need to listen to the people they represent, even if they don't say much.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

“When he talks, everyone stops and listens because he’s going to bestow some concept that will change the way they think,” said Rich Caccappolo, vice chairman of media for the Daily Mail General Trust.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

When he comes upon Irontown, led by the highborn Lady Eboshi, and listens to its people brag about burning down the boar god’s forest, one might expect him to be angry.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

Clark still listens to music every day -- mostly classical music and jazz.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

"When anybody listens to the album they'll have tears laughing and crying at the same time ."

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The man at the other end listens to my whole story, wishes me good luck finding a lawyer for free, and hangs up.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

She adds: "I hope that other victims in the future will be believed, will be dealt with differently, will be listened to straightaway, and I just hope that there's change".

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

"She had another 20 years or more - she would be alive right now if she had the correct information, if she had listened to me and gone to an oncologist."

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

I listened to parents struggling to figure out where to draw the line on supporting from the sidelines to full-on “co-piloting,” as one career coach put it.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Intrigued, McCreary listened to Sepultura’s folk-infused Brazilian death metal and loved it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

About how he talked more than he listened and made Avery feel bad when she couldn’t do a skateboarding trick he was trying to teach her and ditched her for other people at the pool.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

What seems to be happening with your case is that you don’t feel like your advisers are listening to you.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Anyone who has ever watched an interview with Mr. McConaughey, or delved into his enchanting memoir “Greenlights,” is aware that listening to him gab is a treat.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

If she were to come to you, what she should be listening to or watching, what’s the guide you’d give her?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Arsenal had considered listening to offers for Lewis-Skelly, with club sources indicating in April they would look to recoup a minimum combined £100m for Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

“Just listening to music. There are legendary grandparents who dance to anything bluegrass or old-school country music.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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