Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen in (on)
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Powell held up both Irwin and Grace while their friends and family off-screen could be heard laughing at the sight.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 July 2025 -
Investors will want to hear clear strategies from the hyperscalers .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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The Del Valle school district is still monitoring the effects of the federal pause on certain funding, spokesman Christopher Weddle said last week.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Amazon runs an active program to monitor for such impersonation scams, which includes sharing information as and when new campaigns are identified and critically shutting down the bad actors behind these attacks, both technically and legally.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The 39-year-old Englishwoman was removed as Canada coach in August 2024 following the spying scandal that overshadowed the nation’s Olympics campaign.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Become a Subscriber Magnus is an MI6 agent who has betrayed England by spying for the Czechs, but now the Americans are onto him.—
Honor Jones,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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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
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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
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“Listen in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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