as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
upon hearing the offending ringing, the teacher sarcastically cried, "Hark! Could that possibly be a cell phone?"
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Look at weather apps and listen to forecasters for information about the UV index, heat warnings, and the feels-like temperature.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026 -
Now, people come from all over to play in the fountain, listen to live music, take selfies at The Bean.—
Mary Schmich,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Across the Houston area, residents described hearing a low, rumbling sound that many compared to thunder, even though the skies were clear, according to CBS affiliate KHOU.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Which is exactly what Golden wants to hear.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Hark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hark. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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