overheard

Example Sentences

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In it, she also noted she had once overheard a colleague say: "I've never had to tell a woman so loudly, and so often, that she would kill her baby if she didn't push."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In one office I overheard a press secretary and a chief of staff talking about music.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

As I headed to my car to leave Fairhope, I overheard two retirement-aged men discussing the case.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

The overheard in L.A. moment inspired the eight-episode season,

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But based on what she'd just overheard in the hallway, their little secret had clattered out onto the floor.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat