as in follows
to take notice of and be guided by
you'd better listen to my advice!
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Evoking the scale and precision of the most celebrated Russian novelists, Daniyal Mueenuddin’s debut is a modern history of Pakistan told in four distinct parts, each of which follows a different main character with specific ambitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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The film follows three souls across Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia, where each lifetime carries the emotional imprint of the last.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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From a financial perspective, BofA notes the deal is expected to be accretive to earnings per share by year two, with management projecting $2 billion-$3 billion in total cost synergies by year three.—
Lauren Chomiuk,
Fortune,
8 Dec. 2025
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Paleontologist O’Connor notes that studying why the enantiornithines were successful yet vulnerable can help scientists understand and predict the course of the current mass extinction event, ultimately informing modern conservation efforts.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Listens (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listens%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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