listening

Example Sentences

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Listening to the two friends banter back and forth like the “Odd Couple” of jazz, it is very clear why.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Listening intently, Barr seemed to understand both the truth and that telling it to the president would almost certainly cost him his job.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

“If you must join a movement, make sure there’s dancing” from the half-spoken verses of “Are You Listening Yet?” is as inspirational as Mr. Styles gets, and there are no especially memorable lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

“I see that as an opportunity. Listening to guests has always been part of how we operate, but this step makes that commitment more personal and visible.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

Listening to the tinkling of the drops the hobbits fell asleep.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien