listen

Example Sentences

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Before Jon Hallford was sentenced, he apologised in court and listened to family members describe having nightmares about their loved ones decomposing in his care.

From BBC

"Whenever things were hard, I held on by listening to K-pop. I still want to become an idol, no matter what."

From BBC

They listen intently as a health worker from the foundation lists different types of preventative HIV medication.

From BBC

Cassis said the goal was to "show the willingness to reach out and to say... we are here to talk to you and to listen to you".

From Barron's

At this stage, the best gifts demonstrate listening but not surveillance.

From The Wall Street Journal