listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
are listening
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present progressiveof listen.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It’s an impressive display of self-reliance, and you wouldn’t necessarily know that you are listening to a one-man band.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
What seems to be happening with your case is that you don’t feel like your advisers are listening to you.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
In many ways, it feels like an inflection point in which more community leaders and elected officials are listening to their concerned constituents and hitting the pause button on development for now.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Chelsea insist they are listening and that accountability is built into their system.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Mom and Jack are listening to their political podcast again.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
