ear

Example Sentences

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These mutations prevent the body from producing enough of the protein otoferlin, which is essential for sending sound signals from the inner ear to the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"We've just got a call from BBC Monitoring," a studio manager said in her ear.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"That's the only way to get the ear of legislators in Washington."

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

I’m like, “I have a headphone in my ear and I’m really busy working. You’re kind of bugging me right now.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

I’m passing menus around the table when Nate leans into my ear.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam