Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen in (on)
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As traffic piles up behind them, a yell and a bang can be heard as the Chevy driver pulls out, running Cifuni over and dragging her down the street.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025 -
When the duo hears that Tommy is up against WLF forces, Ellie declines to help, instead heading to the aquarium in pursuit of Abby (Kaitlyn Dever).—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
26 May 2025
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Before joining a clinical trial, ask the researchers if an IRB is monitoring the study. Cost: Ask the research team if there is a cost to join the study.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
25 May 2025
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The concern is echoed in Washington, where national Democrats are closely monitoring the situation.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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The focus is on merchandising locations, but those who study the image will spy an opera house and a general store, believed to be the first time such concepts appear.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Richard and Frances Myles are a British couple who spy for the Secret Service during their honeymoon in Europe.—
Paul Vidich,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In a press conference on Wednesday, May 14, Lanez's legal team claimed to have a new witness — a bodyguard for one of Megan's friends — who allegedly overheard the friend say that Lanez didn’t shoot the three-time Grammy winner.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The young boy overheard his mother and shaman Madame Gwigokja talking about a talisman that marked Jae-yi for death.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
16 May 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 30 May. 2025.
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