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listen

[lis-uhn] / ˈlɪs ən /


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Who do you think the American public will listen to?

From Salon Aug. 21, 2026

But they did not listen, instead focusing on adding ever-more complexities to the rules to try to address some of the consequences of it.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

"We want the government to talk to the people, to listen to the people. After all, it's us, the country that elected Zelensky".

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

But lately, this came to me in a moment of meditation: When everybody is screaming to be heard, talk less, listen more.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

However cold it was, I would sit on the swing and listen to them.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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

It’s not like that in Southern California, where almost no one listens to sports-talk radio, and where a nice day is always a day away.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

"They told me they are really dissatisfied with all the existing political parties, because nobody listens to them," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

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

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

When no one listens, Sara rushes off to help her mother.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

“I can’t remember the last time I listened to music while driving,” said Wright.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

"As I listened to the evidence around the Causeway it became clear to me that the evidence base was not made out."

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Later, I was able to reconcile myself with the notion that Mexican music and the records that I listened to as a child are a big part of my identity.

From Los Angeles Times 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

Chase pulled on a pair of cargo pants, T-shirt, and tennis shoes, then listened to the weather on the radio as he ate breakfast.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

Executives had found an unexpected pairing that works: Inviting people to the theme park — a place many associate with childhood and simpler times — to experience the music they grew up listening to.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

UBTech launched its "U1" robot -- equipped with eye cameras, chest sensors, and listening microphones -- earlier this year, touting the model as the world's first full-sized, ultra-realistic humanoid designed for mass production.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

If I’m walking around with our dogs, I’m listening to a podcast.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

"True public order is achieved not by silencing the affected, but by listening to them," the bail order said.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Major Puff was delighted to find the hare listening with rapt attention.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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