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as in realizes
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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Recent Examples of hears
Deadline hears that there is disquiet at the BBC over the corporation’s decision to broadcast helicopter footage of Andy Burnham‘s journey from Manchester to London.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Boy George hears a similar panic in the AI conversation now, but pushes back on the idea that any of this is brand new.
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Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Weintritt hears similar questions from patients.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob.
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John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Any condition can be isolating from those who don’t share it, and Claire gets some relief when she’s approached by a student, Kyle (Ollie West), who also hears it.
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Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The 5th District Court of Appeals hears all cases from Dallas County, Collin County, and several other metropolitan counties.
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S.e. Jenkins,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
The county’s Board of Review typically hears and reviews appeals until the end of April or early May and hands its results back to the assessor.
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A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Here, Sourcing Journal hears insights on the subject from filmmakers Kirsten and Brandon Dickerson.
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Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Boy George hears a similar panic in the AI conversation now, but pushes back on the idea that any of this is brand new.
—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Weintritt hears similar questions from patients.
—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob.
—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Any condition can be isolating from those who don’t share it, and Claire gets some relief when she’s approached by a student, Kyle (Ollie West), who also hears it.
—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The 5th District Court of Appeals hears all cases from Dallas County, Collin County, and several other metropolitan counties.
—
S.e. Jenkins,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
The county’s Board of Review typically hears and reviews appeals until the end of April or early May and hands its results back to the assessor.
—
A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Here, Sourcing Journal hears insights on the subject from filmmakers Kirsten and Brandon Dickerson.
—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hears
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These discussions can be warning signs that are often present for days or even weeks before someone realizes there's a problem.
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Da Costa realizes that journey with unforced naturalism, as if the camera just happened to be there to capture it.
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Getting it right takes patience, research, and a surgeon who truly listens.
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The friend who always listens but never asks for support.
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Marcus has a massive drawer filled with those precious scoopers, which Ebra discovers much to his deep disappointment.
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The insight one team discovers can reach a team working on a related problem the same day, not six months later when someone happens to mention it in a meeting.
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.
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The tool also learns from the company it’s embedded in over time.
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And everybody kind of has their own goals — certainly Tyland learns that his goals and Lohar’s are not the same.
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From fashion finds—like Madewell’s set of soft and simple crewneck T-shirts, a fabulous discovery from senior shopping editor Cortne Bonilla’s keen eye—to home steals, such as marketing and production manager Kasey Busiel’s favorite Brooklinen sheets and Talia Abbas’s Moccamaster coffee maker.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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