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is hearing

  • present progressive of hear (3rd person singular).

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Hammack is hearing from individuals in her district who are really struggling to make ends meet—they’re switching from name brand products to store brands, they’re buying cheaper meals and they’re going without.

From Barron's Apr. 15, 2026

India's Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging a landmark 2018 order that allowed women of menstruating age into the famed Sabarimala temple in southern Kerala state.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2026

He is hearing more automated screening when he dials others, but he is also making fewer calls.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 29, 2026

“The U.S. is hearing us, U.S. is supporting us, U.S. is walking beside us,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 30, 2025

That the most flushbunking rubbish I ever is hearing!’

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl