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
Thanks for listening to Dinner SOS.
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Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Similarly, Salesforce regularly holds listening sessions to ensure leadership aligns with employee needs, fostering an empathetic and inclusive environment.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Such a change could only come from owning her realities, embracing self-love, listening intently, learning from others, and accepting correction and encouragement from those in her tribe.
—Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Attendees will spend the evening of March 8 listening to live music on any of the three floors of the museum while eating and drinking samples from dozens of local vendors.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Linkin Park may have dropped both a greatest hits compilation and a brand new album this year, but fans will seemingly never stop listening to the collection that started it all.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, each pathway hinges on actively listening to and observing customers, employees and other stakeholders.
—Camille Nicita, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
One player the Phillies are rumored to be listening to offers on is All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Players like Bryce Harper and Trea Turner probably are, as well as the top few pitchers, but beyond that, Philadelphia is listening to offers.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Similarly, Salesforce regularly holds listening sessions to ensure leadership aligns with employee needs, fostering an empathetic and inclusive environment.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Such a change could only come from owning her realities, embracing self-love, listening intently, learning from others, and accepting correction and encouragement from those in her tribe.
—Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Attendees will spend the evening of March 8 listening to live music on any of the three floors of the museum while eating and drinking samples from dozens of local vendors.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Linkin Park may have dropped both a greatest hits compilation and a brand new album this year, but fans will seemingly never stop listening to the collection that started it all.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, each pathway hinges on actively listening to and observing customers, employees and other stakeholders.
—Camille Nicita, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
One player the Phillies are rumored to be listening to offers on is All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Players like Bryce Harper and Trea Turner probably are, as well as the top few pitchers, but beyond that, Philadelphia is listening to offers.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Listening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listening. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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