listening (to)

verb

present participle of listen (to)
as in following
to take notice of and be guided by you'd better listen to my advice!

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  1. following
  2. noting
Verb
  • Encouraged by his son, Michael, Storch held talks over becoming a minority shareholder at Reading alongside fellow American Rob Couhig, before believing a full takeover of Cardiff City was possible following their relegation to League One.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • With King's termination, two Brinker employees have now been fired following the allegations involving Campbell.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of following
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  • Crisp poplin picks aren’t the only nighties worth noting—longline maxis have endless versatility throughout the season, as do slinky black slips.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Community member Joe Hood expressed his support for the ban, noting the health risks associated with plastic, such as microplastics entering the body.
    — Frankie Rowley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of noting
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“Listening (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listening%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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