listening

Example Sentences

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In light of the still-ongoing backlash, one may reasonably wonder whether Sony made a severe miscalculation here, and whether it may end up listening to the fans and readjusting accordingly.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

Jacqueline, from Loughton in Essex, says her "love affair" with SW19 began in 1977 through listening to matches on the radio before her first visit with family in 1984.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

The artist, Norman Rockwell, got the idea for it after listening to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s State of the Union address in 1941.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

Ihm says programming at SparkHouse will include listening sessions, live showcases and even a mentorship program for rising artists.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

I stop listening, fold over the top of the chewable medication packet, and tuck it back into my purse.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith