listened (to)

past tense of listen (to)

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Verb
  • The defendants also noted the State Auditor report's findings that telework policies benefited state employees significantly.
    Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • And while the companies did not specify where the jobs would go, Corning noted its North Carolina manufacturing operations include Concord as well as Trivium, Winston-Salem and Wilmington.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • The Angels added to their advantage in the sixth inning when Guzman delivered a two-out two-run single and Walton followed with his run-scoring double.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • The lawsuit claims a correctional officer assigned to protect the woman stood by as an inmate followed her into a freezer and pulled a weapon.
    Zach Boetto, CBS News, 13 June 2026
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“Listened (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listened%20%28to%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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