listening

present participle of listen
as in hearing
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 listening Their roundtable conversation felt like listening to a podcast in all the right ways — casual and conversational. Dan Shanoff, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025 Thanks for listening to The Excerpt. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025 Similarly, Delta Air Lines has demonstrated how collaboration and listening drive progress. Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Ault said the partnership has been discussing the renewal with owners throughout the summer and fall, listening to feedback about what services people want to see in the district. Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025 Matz and Fedde aren't being shopped, but the Cardinals are reportedly listening to offers on both of them. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Bluetooth may be great for listening to music and, with luck, will be fine for watching video. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Attendees sat silently, listening to stories from friends and family about how kind, generous and empathetic West was. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024 Empathy is about listening—and then acting. Mallory Walsh, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Listening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listening. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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