ears

Example Sentences

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Before foreign stocks emerged from their coma last year, calls to look abroad mostly fell on deaf ears.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

He asked Mbappe to work harder and when his request fell on deaf ears was pleased to see him depart.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

As Betty Boop became more popular, Natwick revised his design to swap the character’s floppy dog’s ears for bangle earrings and shrinking her nose.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

What a moment that must have been for the youngster, a free run on goal, an open target and the noise of 60,000 fans screaming in his ears.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

My feet were in agony, my ears ached, and I was longing for something to eat, anything.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo