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hearing out

VERB
listen to
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Meanwhile, critics such as indigenous governance expert Pamela Palmater argue the Supreme Court has made it clear that merely hearing out indigenous communities is not enough.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2025

In August, Mayor Bass did the right thing in going to Langer’s for lunch and hearing out the owner, who is holding on for now to see if the city can deliver.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 26, 2024

“Their rightful place to have what they want. That’s why they are still very, very, very interested. We have players signed, contrary to the white noise you’re hearing out there.”

From Washington Times Apr. 13, 2022

The Pageland Lane residents countered with their own statement titled “Ken Burns doesn’t live in Prince William County and is living in the past,” that criticized him for not hearing out their side.

From Washington Post Jan. 15, 2022

“He says when a mockingbird sings, for all we know it’s pitching fossils into the air. He says who knows what songs of ancient creatures we may be hearing out there.”

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli



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