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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen in (on)
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Across the Houston area, residents described hearing a low, rumbling sound that many compared to thunder, even though the skies were clear, according to CBS affiliate KHOU.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026 -
Which is exactly what Golden wants to hear.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Somaliland’s supporters in Washington view the territory as a potential security ally, with recognition potentially allowing US intelligence to monitor weapons flows, Houthi activity in Yemen, and China’s growing footprint, including Beijing’s military base in neighboring Djibouti.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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For a tool meant to monitor avalanches and winter power outages, this is a significant hurdle.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Mizan also reported that Iran executed a man on charges of spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Mizan also reported that Iran executed a man on charges of spying for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the ring switch-up and Roach's head-turning comments, the actress was overheard accepting well-wishes from attendees at Essence's Black Women in Hollywood Awards on March 12.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Bridgman said the first time Fraraccio was arrested, someone in her apartment complex overheard the altercation and called the police.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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