Example Sentences

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Jennelle, who has overheard much of our conversation, wonders what Yamaguchi does to relax, given how intensely time-consuming and focused her work sounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

Zoë Kravitz stars as an agoraphobic Seattle tech worker who thinks she has overheard a crime; among the supporting cast are Byron Bowers, Jaime Camil, Erika Christensen, Derek DelGaudio, Robin Givens and Rita Wilson.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2022

His world-picture continues to seem to be put together from things he has overheard in locker rooms, and not particularly nice locker rooms, either.

From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2018

The woman sitting at the table next to us is staring at her; it’s likely that she has overheard parts of our conversation.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2015

Before I can answer, another hand tugs on my sleeve, a woman who has overheard the conversation.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse