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or harkened
as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
hearken! I hear the distant beat of the hooves of many horses
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The courtroom listened to her 911 call from the day of the shooting.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026 -
On Wednesday, 3rd Judicial District Judge Thomas Whitney listened as both sides presented their rivaling requests for incarceration terms.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Senate Education heard testimony on the bill, indicating lawmakers are serious about the proposal, but the committee has not yet taken a vote.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Hearkened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearkened. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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