overhear

Example Sentences

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As I reviewed Tuesday’s events at a bar near Altman’s home in San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighborhood, I couldn’t help but overhear a conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

She told the BBC she would overhear Alphonsine helping her with her language skills.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

Sometimes because both my parents and Lucia’s parents have come during shooting to help because we have a new kid, sometimes they’ll overhear something and be like, “That’s funny.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024

“I used to sit and overhear conversations you had with Eleanor about that.”

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

Outside in the hall he nearly ran into Dudley, who had been lurking behind the door, clearly hoping to overhear Harry being told off.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling