- present participle of hear.
hearing
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Just today, there was a band — I won’t say who it was — but I was interested in hearing their new thing, and I didn’t understand a word until the chorus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Mrs Judge Cheema-Grubb scheduled a further pre-trial hearing for 12 February, with a full trial due to begin at the Old Bailey on 26 April next year.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Scientists in Australia trained sea lions and seals to respond to a hearing test for research into how the marine mammals are affected by human-made noise.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Governor Cook shall appear at the hearing and be examined by the Committee, its representatives, and her legal counsel, if any,” said a presidential memorandum dated Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Tante Jans went straight to bed on hearing the news.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
More than half of urgent care hearings in England in 2024-25 were for newborns, where mothers had to attend court within days of giving birth or even potentially on the same day.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
"USCRI is appearing at 100 percent of the hearings and has expanded to provide legal orientation, legal consultations and direct representation," it said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
The administration says it seeks assurances from those countries that the deported persons will not be not be abused or persecuted, but it refuses hearings for individuals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Below are some key types of companies that could end up facing high-profile hearings on Capitol Hill, congressional investigations or other types of inquiries.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
She only wanted to know where court hearings were being held.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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