as in attention
a state of being aware
I'm trying to get the boss's ear in order to ask for a raise in my pay
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Recent Examples of ear
At the Republican National Convention days later, Trump was hailed as a martyr, with attendees wearing bandages over their ears in solidarity with him.
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Their innovative design places the battery in the headband rather than the ear cups, evenly distributing weight and eliminating pressure on your ears and jaw for extended comfort.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump’s ear bandage After a would-be assassin’s bullet grazed his ear during a Pennsylvania campaign rally, Trump showed up to the Republican National Convention with an oversized bandage covering the wound.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
While rocking out to a favorite song is fun, regularly listening to loud music or other audio through personal listening devices can cause irreversible ear and hearing damage.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Their innovative design places the battery in the headband rather than the ear cups, evenly distributing weight and eliminating pressure on your ears and jaw for extended comfort.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump’s ear bandage After a would-be assassin’s bullet grazed his ear during a Pennsylvania campaign rally, Trump showed up to the Republican National Convention with an oversized bandage covering the wound.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
While rocking out to a favorite song is fun, regularly listening to loud music or other audio through personal listening devices can cause irreversible ear and hearing damage.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
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Quarterback Fernando Mendoza promised the Bears will quickly turn their attention to Stanford.Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The complaints about the lack of attention to requests from Latino residents and accusations of discrimination will also go to the trial, the judge said.Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Rousteing wasn’t alone in tapping the catwalk as a way to build awareness for cosmetics.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Of all my habits, the one most crucial for my survival has been my awareness that there is no diamond as bright as me.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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In Cold Blood, this book opened my eyes to the possibilities of writing about crime.The Week US, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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The countries have not always seen eye to eye over the past 75 years, but their relationship has never come close to splintering.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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The research shows that even brief mindfulness exercises can significantly lower cortisol levels and improve cognitive function under pressure.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Tai Chi: Grounding Practices in Unfamiliar Places Tai chi is known for its slow, meditative movements that promote mindfulness, balance and flexibility.Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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