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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eavesdrop (on)
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The treatment appeared to work by strengthening the connections among the nerve cells involved in controlling and monitoring specific arm muscles.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2025 -
According to the document seen by CNN, Pakistan’s intelligence agencies are expected to coordinate with the Prime Minister’s Office to monitor and implement the relocation plan.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Palm Springs Desert Sun Subscribe to hear this story Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to climate, energy and the environment.—
Janet Wilson,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Hutchinson Cooperative Creamery broke all previous records in the amount of business during 1948, and the largest crowd ever to gather at the annual meeting was on hand to hear these reports in the all-day meeting at the armory.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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When the test images were sent back to Earth, Euclid Archive Scientist Bruno Altieri spied what appeared to be an Einstein ring.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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How to see the planetary parade For best viewing, head to a location with dark skies, bringing along binoculars or a telescope to spy the dimmer Uranus and Neptune.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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When he’s locked up, Mo overhears one of the other immigrants talking about his journey: ‘The mud slides, the snakes, the jungle, the cartel.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Devil, played by the incomparable Elizabeth Hurley, overhears Elliot and offers to give him seven wishes in exchange for his soul.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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