as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
you'd better listen to my advice!
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Verb
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And Lawrence’s early death, following the failure of the Barbados therapy for his tuberculosis, attenuated even that.—
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20 May 2026 -
After Tuesday’s game at Miami, the Braves have two more divisional games with the Marlins yet to play, followed by a home series against a hot-hitting Washington Nationals team (also within the division) this weekend.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The higher-than-normal temperatures will not last, Larson noted.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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On one of the main topics, Beccera noted that the state needs to invest in early years education and reduce class sizes to ensure students have a strong educational foundation for their future success.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The suspect did not obey the commands and pointed his gun toward the officers, the chief said.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2026
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However, the department's release said the man did not obey commands and, at one point, was seen pointing the gun at officers.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Listen (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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