lend an ear
Example Sentences
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There’s a price to be paid: you lend an ear, you overlook a harsh word and, yes, you ultimately hand over your time.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
She thanked colleagues and the audiences that had shaped her 30-year career in journalism, allowing her to, "give a voice, lend an ear and shine a light".
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2023
Nate, who owns the fried chicken joint, is generous and willing to lend an ear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2023
Treat yourself like a friend who needs you to lend an ear.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 6, 2023
“The preserves are protected by powerful magic. But I lend an ear to the news all the same. Rarely hurts to be cautious.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
