ear

Example Sentences

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If I tried that, I would be out on my ear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Dunn, 36, then had to shine a torch through the window of a neighbouring property to wake up another resident who was sleeping with an eye mask on and ear plugs in.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Game recognizes game,” the aide who’d been chattering in his ear said as they walked away.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

"So I'm just kind of playing it by ear."

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Clare finally caught his monocle, and with the other paw, he yanked at his hood, fumbling it over his disfigured ear.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman