- present participle of hear.
hearing
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His lawyer claimed the venue had "dragged out proceedings" despite knowing any defence was "untenable" and that it had admitted acting unlawfully "on the eve of the hearing".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The chain’s menu and service need more improvement, Curtis said, but he is hearing promising signs in his chats with customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Jason Bateman was hearing from pals too, reporting the conversations they were overhearing at restaurants and bars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Some parents think that their 9-year-old is too young to be hearing about periods and fertility, without realising that some 9 year olds have already started their periods.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Believers found themselves distraught at the thought of never hearing from their loved ones again.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
“We sincerely hope that this review is not merely a pretense for removing California’s ability to hold public hearings on offshore oil and gas projects,” said Kate Huckelbridge, executive director of the Coastal Commission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Pre-trial hearings are currently taking place and a judge will decide whether prosecutors have a case that can proceed to a full trial.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
“Just by having the hearings, it validates it. It’s a validation tool. ‘If they’re talking about it, it must be real.’
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The hearings were postponed until October, with those charged "not required to attend court", according to a letter distributed outside by the Courts and Tribunals Service.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The Senate held two weeks of hearings into the police conduct during the procession.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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