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Recent Examples of earshotMulti-generation families from China and Korea dined within earshot of my table at dinner.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 That's the vibe at this sunny seaside resort located on the south shore of the island, where 11 villas and suites, some with private pools or hot tubs, invite guests to unwind, undisturbed, within earshot of the waves.—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 The Easter Bunny was out of earshot this time.—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026 And now this only child is camped out in her apartment and is having a lot of phone sex with any number of lovers, all within earshot of his dying mother.—Isle McElroy, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earshot
With no imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in sight, the situation has prompted many to reflect on the extent to which the world remains deeply reliant on fossil fuel trade routes.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
From the mural of Prince to his gold star on First Avenue, fans walked all around, taking in the sights.