eavesdrop

Example Sentences

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The president sometimes messes with the reporters on the line or lets people around him eavesdrop on speakerphone.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

A trade office allegedly helped to eavesdrop on Chinese dissidents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

They’ve even heard of “Ear Hustle” — which means to eavesdrop — listening and discussion clubs in an Arkansas prison.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Their ability to detect low-frequency sounds helps them eavesdrop on the mating calls of frogs.

From Science Daily • Nov. 1, 2025

It was something I didn't much know about or understand until I was old enough to read, and to learn how to eavesdrop properly.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland