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Recent Examples of listen
More than 6 million people listen to the broadcast every week.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Judy listened briefly, then abruptly ended the meeting, saying that the men had wasted their time and his, Adams recalled.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Seasonal gallery strolls offer the chance to meet artists, listen to live music, taste local cuisine and beverage, see live artist demos and explore art across the area's venues.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
Finally, listen to player feedback, both direct and through reviews left for similar games, to identify unmet expectations.
—Pawan Gaargi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Judy listened briefly, then abruptly ended the meeting, saying that the men had wasted their time and his, Adams recalled.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Seasonal gallery strolls offer the chance to meet artists, listen to live music, taste local cuisine and beverage, see live artist demos and explore art across the area's venues.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
Finally, listen to player feedback, both direct and through reviews left for similar games, to identify unmet expectations.
—Pawan Gaargi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen
hear
Verb
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Powell held up both Irwin and Grace while their friends and family off-screen could be heard laughing at the sight.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Alone at night, Mike hears the animatronics nearby.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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“Listen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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