listening

Example Sentences

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A lover of opera, he often had it playing loudly in the studio and enjoyed taking visitors on curated car trips through the Hollywood Hills or Malibu while listening to Wagner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“Instead of actually listening to us and providing evidence of studies or environmental impact statements, we just get called names and bullied and defamed on national television.”

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

She’s described her role as listening to Musk, reading his intentions and trying to make his vision a reality, even “if what he is saying seems crazy initially,” according to Isaacson.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Noory, a 41-year-old fintech entrepreneur, spent years listening to Musk’s video and podcast interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I stop listening, fold over the top of the chewable medication packet, and tuck it back into my purse.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith