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earshot

[eer-shot] / ˈɪərˌʃɒt /






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Some might describe the loss as “embarrassing” — in fact, one guy actually said that exact word in the Cowboys tunnel within earshot of Prescott as he walked to the locker room after the game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

After more weddings the next day, singer Ally Evenson took a stage within earshot of the floral arch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

With the noisy calls of angry protesters echoing around the tight confines of Ivana Franka Square, within earshot of the presidential palace, Budanov said the government was taking note.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

It was just out of earshot from Oz nodding along to musings on how “sleep is when the brain cleanses itself.”

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026

That meant no friends, classmates, teachers, parents, brothers, or supermarket cashiers nearby or within earshot.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan


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