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[heer-ing] / ˈhɪər ɪŋ /




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In written testimony, Glynn shared his experience hearing about young women performing illegal abortions when he was a freshman at the University of South Dakota in 1966.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Meink said at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in May that the government had “a need for speed” in some programs that couldn’t wait for more companies to contribute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

With just days to go until the World Cup, you're probably hearing a lot more football chat than usual.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

A previous commission candidate dropped out of the running after a disastrous hearing before the council.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Besides, there were a few bad luck things that I believed in—things like hearing a screech owl at midnight, tripping over a broom, or dropping the water bucket in the well.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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