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[eer] / ɪər /


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When seeking out new songs, Clark said it was "always the melody" that caught her ear, "because melody is international".

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

The park and its surroundings exploded into a collective cheer that tickled my rib cage and resonated deep in my ear canal to the point I had to cover my ears.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

The official Instagram account for the Belgium national team also appeared to mock the debacle, posting a picture of striker Romelu Lukaku cupping his ear with the caption "overturn this".

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

When you watch footage of the Army-McCarthy hearings, he’s sitting there right by McCarthy’s side, whispering in his ear.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Clare’s single, undead ear might have missed the soft clink of jars on the shelf above the hearth.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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