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Recent Examples of listen
So when bond yields start signaling a problem, the whole market listens.
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Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
The Moon activates your 3rd House of Conversation, sharpening everyone’s listening powers — yours most of all.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Young girls need adult women who show up consistently, listen without judgment, and model leadership in real time.
—Emily Green, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
The President listens to a host of opinions from his talented national security team and ultimately makes decisions based on what is best for our country and national security.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
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Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
The Moon activates your 3rd House of Conversation, sharpening everyone’s listening powers — yours most of all.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Young girls need adult women who show up consistently, listen without judgment, and model leadership in real time.
—Emily Green, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
The President listens to a host of opinions from his talented national security team and ultimately makes decisions based on what is best for our country and national security.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen
hear
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Here’s a look inside the third round of The Players Championship and what The Athletic saw and heard before a juicy final day.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The subcommittee also heard testimony Friday from Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Jeff DiSantis, who handles media relations for Willis' office.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Listen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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