hear voices

Example Sentences

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Gucci Mane said that during episodes of what he called “psychosis,” he would hear voices speaking ill about people in his close circles.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

“We should have the opposite. And I hope that we continue to hear voices around the country that speak into this moment for the sake of our kids and our grandkids.”

From Salon • May 6, 2025

At around 09:30, Michal's mum wrote on the family chat that she could hear voices in Arabic outside their house.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2023

We see no people, but we hear voices continually.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2023

I could hear voices, muffled as they were by the pillow.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson