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[lis-uhn] / ˈlɪs ən /


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"We believe that after five years we need to talk, we need to listen, and they need to explain," he added.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

How to follow: Watch on BBC One and iPlayer, listen to full Radio 5 Live commentary on BBC Sounds and follow live text updates on the BBC Sport website and app.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

The start of one of the strongest four-album runs in rock history, “Beggars Banquet” is a near-perfect listen from beginning to end.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

We can teach history honestly, elevate civics, vote, serve, listen and continue believing, as Lincoln urged us, in the better angels of our nature.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

Even Dad and Lisa-Marie Anne wander over from the half-constructed table to listen.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

"They told me they are really dissatisfied with all the existing political parties, because nobody listens to them," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Le Pen has always claimed to be a woman who listens, a woman of the people.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Here are some great reads, listens, and watches for your evening.

From Slate Jun. 23, 2026

This is what you want: When employees raise an issue to their employer, the employer listens and addresses their concerns.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

Steps softly to his grandparents' bedroom, listens at the closed door to Oma's steady breathing, Opa's light snoring.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

On Wednesday, Williamson was seen briefly on screen with dark hair and glasses as she listened to the hearing from HMP Downview prison in Surrey, England, alongside a mental health support worker.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

We listened, learned, improved and encouraged efforts by a wide array of MIT community members.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Boerner listened to the research needs and rallied the state Legislature.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

"Talking about these things gives them the feeling of being listened to."

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

As he listened to the music of Wolf’s song, more wolf voices joined it: weaving in and out, but never drowning that one clear, well-loved voice.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

“User sighs at 9:15 p.m. AI is listening from a smart home device and logs it.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

“I grew up listening to a lot of masculine salsa and I thought it would be interesting to approach that type of energy from a woman’s perspective,” she explained.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

They said she had an "eclectic taste in music" ranging from My Chemical Romance to Kate Bush, and that she "absolutely unapologetically sang every word on the top of her voice, no matter who's listening".

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

But if you’re actively listening and notice the same issues being mentioned over and over again, there is a good chance that higher-ups are struggling to engineer a solution.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

“Are you listening to me? I think we need to have a talk.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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