overheard

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Lauryn spent 28 hours in the maternity triage unit, where the couple claim they overheard nurses discussing staff shortages and a colleague who had not turned up for work.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

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

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Fink’s father, Constellation Brands incoming Chief Executive Nick Fink, overheard the conversation his son was having on the deck of their vacation rental.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

He overheard me arguing with my husband about not having a business plan and leaned over: “You make a product,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

“I did not know that you intended to walk,” said Miss Bingley, in some confusion, lest they had been overheard.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen