as in heard
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
would you listen to what I have to say?
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Recent Examples of listened
Instead of a connection to history, we’re offered recommendations based on what other people listened to next.
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Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
And some people, at least, have listened.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
As the prosecutor listened to my awkward response, a mysterious smile appeared on his lips.
—Lee Chang-Dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
So, to encourage that regenerative shift, farmers must feel listened to - their contributions to society valued.
—Maeve Campbell, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The National Park Service listened to the tribe’s concerns about the legal conflicts the designation would have on their tribal rights, said Osceola, the Miccosukee’s chief of staff.
—Rebecca Blackwell, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
This was scrapped for last year’s Winterfest, with daily login rewards replacing gifts, but that was deeply unpopular and Epic has listened to fans.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
His dad had been a fan since 1976 and, with games not shown on television, listened to radio commentaries translated into Russian on his radio in the days of the Soviet Union.
—Lucy Oliva, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
The Way Home fans have spoken — and Hallmark executives have listened.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
And some people, at least, have listened.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
As the prosecutor listened to my awkward response, a mysterious smile appeared on his lips.
—Lee Chang-Dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
So, to encourage that regenerative shift, farmers must feel listened to - their contributions to society valued.
—Maeve Campbell, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The National Park Service listened to the tribe’s concerns about the legal conflicts the designation would have on their tribal rights, said Osceola, the Miccosukee’s chief of staff.
—Rebecca Blackwell, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
This was scrapped for last year’s Winterfest, with daily login rewards replacing gifts, but that was deeply unpopular and Epic has listened to fans.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
His dad had been a fan since 1976 and, with games not shown on television, listened to radio commentaries translated into Russian on his radio in the days of the Soviet Union.
—Lucy Oliva, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
The Way Home fans have spoken — and Hallmark executives have listened.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Listened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listened. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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