as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
you'd better listen to my advice!
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Recent Examples of listen
Darius Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Brazil’s first Winter Olympic gold medalist has a message worth listening to after his victory in the men’s giant slalom.
—Barry Svrluga, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2026
And Beijing hopes Europe at least will listen a little more closely to its own pitch.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Effective governance requires listening, negotiating in good faith, and being willing to work with anyone committed to improving outcomes for the public.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Responsible leadership listens early, adjusts quickly, and governs with discipline.
—Darius Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Brazil’s first Winter Olympic gold medalist has a message worth listening to after his victory in the men’s giant slalom.
—Barry Svrluga, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2026
And Beijing hopes Europe at least will listen a little more closely to its own pitch.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Effective governance requires listening, negotiating in good faith, and being willing to work with anyone committed to improving outcomes for the public.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Listen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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