hearing

[heer-ing] / ˈhɪər ɪŋ /

NOUN

ability to perceive sound

Synonyms

STRONG

audition detecting distinguishing ear earshot effect extent faculty listening perception range reach recording sense

WEAK

auditory auditory range hearing distance

NOUN

opportunity to present views, knowledge, or skill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audit conference consultation discussion inquiry interview investigation meeting negotiation presentation reception review test trial

STRONG

admittance attendance attention audience audition chance congress council notice parley performance tryout

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance neglect

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The hearings are due to last three days before Mrs Justice Lieven, with a judgment likely to be delivered at a later date.

From BBC

Mr Justice Simpson agreed to make an interim order ahead of a further hearing where Switzer's legal representatives will be able to make submissions.

From BBC

While home births were once the province of counterculture hippies, Los Angeles doula Rebecca Richter said she’d been hearing from women of all walks of life “who desire more than the system is giving them.”

From The Wall Street Journal

That means Bediako is free to play until the rescheduled hearing on Feb. 6.

From The Wall Street Journal

A court hearing on the matter is scheduled for March 12.

From The Wall Street Journal

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