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Recent Examples of overhear
Belly learns that Jeremiah hooked up with a sorority girl during his spring break trip to Cabo after overhearing Lacie bragging at a party.
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Julia Moore, People.com, 17 July 2025
The launch site itself may be across state lines, but Arizonans could still have a chance to see the rocket itself soaring overheard.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 18 July 2025
After overhearing Zavier’s heartfelt conversation with her dad, Tiffany has a change of heart and decides to go through with the wedding.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 14 July 2025
Another witness riding by on a bike overheard Hendricks having a conversation about lawn care with McGuire's friend in front of the apartment.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Julia Moore, People.com, 17 July 2025
The launch site itself may be across state lines, but Arizonans could still have a chance to see the rocket itself soaring overheard.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 18 July 2025
After overhearing Zavier’s heartfelt conversation with her dad, Tiffany has a change of heart and decides to go through with the wedding.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 14 July 2025
Another witness riding by on a bike overheard Hendricks having a conversation about lawn care with McGuire's friend in front of the apartment.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Wrestling enthusiasts will also be pleased to hear that live WWE events, including SummerSlam and WrestleMania, will begin streaming on ESPN in 2026; Peacock has been their streaming home for the past five years through a deal with NBCUniversal.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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Justices are expected to hear arguments this fall, with a ruling expected by next June.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Each summer, Iceland’s road authorities monitor conditions before declaring the F-roads open.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Owen — who has monitored the species in the Arctic wild — said monitoring Kalluk at the zoo also helped with better understanding polar bears’ body weight and fat stores, and therefore conservation efforts to protect them.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Hopkins’ coauthors estimate that Rubin could spy anywhere between five and 50 interstellar objects over the next 10 years, and Hopkins is optimistically leaning toward the latter.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Fans spied film equipment outside Mason Elementary School in Lee’s Summit a few days ago.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Overhear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhear. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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