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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Growing up in Compton-adjacent Lynwood, Calif., Yankovic listened to rock radio, but as a teenager found playing the accordion a bit solitary.—
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Annecy is the perfect place to listen, learn and build partnerships for the future.—
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
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“Hark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hark. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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