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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Republican leaders have not listened.—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026 -
Allyship means advocating for someone by listening to them, not by making decisions for them behind closed doors.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Justices heard the case in January but have yet to issue a ruling.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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“Hark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hark. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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