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

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

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“I had an earpiece in my ear counting out the beats,” Bower says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Clare had not understood why the badger would be so revolted, for he had not yet seen how ugly he looked without his ear and eye.

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