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within earshot



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He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It could easily be mistaken for an expression of anger, but watching how others in the area—pedestrians, other drivers—react, it’s a signal: a warning to anyone within earshot that ICE is moving through the neighborhood.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

Every part of L.A. is within earshot of thunder today, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

Southgate also used to stay within earshot of his players, but by all accounts Tuchel's dedication to staying connected has gone above and beyond his predecessor.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

When the doctor arrived, the door to that room was closed and her cries could no longer be heard, which was, frankly, a relief to everyone within earshot.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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