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Recent Examples of hearken
The arguments that monetarists present hearkens to the prepositions taken by the metallists in the debate between metallists and chartalists.
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Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The bold World of Beer signage and Wild Wing Cafe mural also hearken to its past.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
An iron horse hearkens to the railroad, and what the railroad brought to the West, which was expansion, and thereby Native people were somewhat driven back by the expansion of the railroad in the West.
—Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2025
My first impressions were of a gorgeous restaurant and bar that hearkens in style to the glory days of hotel dining with its art deco touches and soaring ceilings.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Feb. 2025
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Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The bold World of Beer signage and Wild Wing Cafe mural also hearken to its past.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
An iron horse hearkens to the railroad, and what the railroad brought to the West, which was expansion, and thereby Native people were somewhat driven back by the expansion of the railroad in the West.
—Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2025
My first impressions were of a gorgeous restaurant and bar that hearkens in style to the glory days of hotel dining with its art deco touches and soaring ceilings.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearken
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Unlike the city’s past listening sessions under Laesch, Mullins wants those contributing the cultural plan to be targeted towards specific groups within the city, such as visual artists, performing artists, downtown businesses, different cultural groups and creative organizations.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Seeing my child sit with a senior, listen to their stories, and really engage was incredibly meaningful.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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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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“Hearken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearken. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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