hearkening

Example Sentences

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Hearkening back to that quote by Dr. King, it also acknowledges the progress toward justice through the ages.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021

Hearkening thus with single heart to nature's teachings, he learned her secrets.

From The Last Trail by Grey, Zane

Bless the Lord, ye angels of his: Ye mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

"Hearkening and obedience, O my lord," replied the Marid and taking him up, set him down, in the twinkling of an eye, beside his palace in the land of Africa and before his wife's pavilion.

From Alaeddin and the Enchanted Lamp by Payne, John

Then ceased the music, and the little one    Was silent, with the multitude assembled Hearkening; and when of Father and of Son    He spoke, the pastor's deep voice broke and trembled.

From Dreams and Days: Poems by Lathrop, George Parsons