heeding

Example Sentences

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The EU stopped short of heeding a call by over a million people, who signed a petition last May calling on the 27-country bloc to prohibit such methods.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Jamie Thornback, who represented the families of 20 passengers killed in 2020 when Iranian forces mistakenly shot down a commercial flight taking off from Tehran, said travelers aren’t heeding the risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Youngsters appear to be heeding this message - several children and teenagers participated in the Monday's parades, decked out in creative costumes.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

To me, a Midwestern kid familiar with winter winds dragging their fangs across her face, Mary’s upright spine and sure gait set an example worth heeding.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Even Louie, who made a religion out of heeding no one, did as Pete said.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand