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earshot

[eer-shot] / ˈɪərˌʃɒt /






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By then the couple was out of earshot, but the man’s “enough please” comment lingered.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

In accordance with government media regulations, AFP was accompanied by an army officer, who stepped out of earshot during interviews.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Within his opponent's earshot, Zverev repeatedly said that the Spaniard was cramping and not injured, and therefore should not receive any treatment.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

She led Jason as far away as she dared—about fifty feet down the cliff, which she hoped was out of earshot.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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