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listener

[lis-uh-ner] / ˈlɪs ə nər /
NOUN
hearer
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NOUN
one who hears
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Leo is more of a listener and, in his speeches, he has focused on social priorities like the fight against poverty and repeated warnings over the risks of artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

This could include having linked social accounts on their artist profile, consistent listener activity or other "signals of a real artist behind the profile," the company said, such as merchandise or concert dates.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

This point is underscored in the lawsuit itself, which shows any listener confusion was temporary.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

“The most important thing about music is what happens when it stops, what remains with the listener, what they take away,” he told the Guardian in 2012.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

He is a good listener, and he doesn’t forget a thing.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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