hear of
Example Sentences
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“So sad to hear of the passing of Pierre Deny,” actor Sylvie Vartan wrote in French on Instagram, posting a photo of herself with Deny on stage in “Ne me regardez pas comme ça!”
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Swansea Bay University Health Board said it was "very sorry to hear of the family's concerns regarding Esme's care" and "would welcome the opportunity to discuss them with the family directly".
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“We are encouraged to hear of ‘large increases in Meta AI use’ since the Muse Spark launch and got a bit more on Zuckerberg’s plan.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
“I’m deeply saddened to hear of Mark Mobius’s passing,” said Franklin Chief Executive Jenny Johnson in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“Not many creatures can spin webs. Even men aren’t as good at it as spiders, although they think they’re pretty good, and they’ll try anything. Did you ever hear of the Queensborough Bridge?”
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
