listen in
Example Sentences
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Inspired by Grandmaster Flash, he began freestyling in his early teens, first to himself in the bathroom, then to anyone who would listen in the cafeteria.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
Hougan brought up the example of a TikTok content creator who flew to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., before the Super Bowl in order to listen in on rehearsals for the national anthem.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
The best way to digest the set is to listen in smaller chunks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Even so, she said the findings indicate that intellectual ability is one of several factors affecting how effectively people listen in complex sound environments, such as busy classrooms or social gatherings.
From Science Daily • Oct. 29, 2025
And why had I continued to listen in on them, anyway?
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
