as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
you'd better listen to my advice!
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Mancera concluded the post by once again thanking those who had supported her following Kneeland’s death.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026 -
So much so that Novell kept Canvot around the squad in the weeks and months that followed.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The campaign also noted that Pratt had separately accused Bass of coordinating with Raman.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The agency noted that criminal charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Guido Reichstadter was safely removed from the bridge and is charged with crowding, obstructing or incommoding, unlawful entry and failing to obey an officer, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) told Fox News Digital.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Washington police charged Reichstadter with crowding, obstructing, or incommoding, unlawful entry and failure to obey an officer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 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 13 May. 2026.
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