listen
Example Sentences
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A good financial planner will listen to their client, take their feedback on board, assess their risk tolerance and keep the lines of communication open.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Apple Music “I used to just write in silence but now I listen to music while I write, usually jazz that doesn’t have words.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
"I listen to David Bowie, Blondie, The Police, The Cure – all that kind of stuff from my dad and they are all here."
From BBC • May 24, 2026
“When gubernatorial candidates come here to sit down and listen to our communities, they realize that a stronger Valley means a stronger California.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Torak couldn’t make out what she was saying, but to his dismay, others drew closer to listen.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Vocabulary lists containing listen
Mother's Day Words: What Mothers Do
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Part 1 Vocabulary (Unit 3)
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Spelling Practice, Unit 7
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