Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen in (on)
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Justices heard the case in January but have yet to issue a ruling.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026 -
They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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The company monitors the amount of carbon stored in farmers’ soils and issues a certificate for carbon improvements.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Carpenter also says the district is closely monitoring some potential cuts to federal grants for students of poverty and language learners.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Expect to spy herds of elephants or noisy hippos wading in the river just a few feet away.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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In 2024, the Canadian women’s national team was accused of using a drone to spy on a New Zealand training session in the days leading up to its opening match at the Paris Olympics, triggering a spying scandal that led to sanctions against Canada.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The racist comment was overheard by students and reported to school staff, but the lawsuit alleges school officials did little to address it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Libertyville senior shortstop Trevor Wallace, who had just popped out and returned to the dugout to cheer for Holmes, overheard two teammates talking.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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