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The racist comment was overheard by students and reported to school staff, but the lawsuit alleges school officials did little to address it.
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Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Libertyville senior shortstop Trevor Wallace, who had just popped out and returned to the dugout to cheer for Holmes, overheard two teammates talking.
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Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Trump answered the phone on speaker, and Bolton overheard the exchange.
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Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
While sitting in the intensive care unit, Martin overheard another mother mention her daughter had the same condition.
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CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Libertyville senior shortstop Trevor Wallace, who had just popped out and returned to the dugout to cheer for Holmes, overheard two teammates talking.
—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Trump answered the phone on speaker, and Bolton overheard the exchange.
—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
While sitting in the intensive care unit, Martin overheard another mother mention her daughter had the same condition.
—
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhear
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Barreto’s muffled voice is heard responding.
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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And a final deal that lacks stringent verification procedures to monitor Iran’s compliance will not be worth the paper that it’s printed on.
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Its temperature sensor also monitors room temperature and adjusts airflow to ensure the home is never too hot or too cold.
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Nixon resigned from the presidency in 1974 after the Washington Post revealed that his administration and reelection campaign were involved in a plot to spy and gather information about Democratic candidates ahead of the 1972 election.
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Loh pointed to spy photos of a Model Y L in California.
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