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listening
  • present participle of listen.

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Listen to the entire conversation with Nat and Alex on “Everything Fab Four” and subscribe via Spotify, Apple, Google or wherever you’re listening.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

The gold rush in music rights investing has been fueled in no small part by streaming services bringing artists’ work to ever larger audiences on repeat listening in markets around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

By joining, not only will you unlock weekly bonus episodes of Amicus—including emergency episodes during Opinionpalooza—you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Delevingne said Gagné had originally declined the job due to being too busy, but agreed after listening to the music as she "resonated with it".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Anna May and James grilled the clerk while I walked around the consoles, listening to a string of hits.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu