Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sylvia Haughney, from the Unison union, says she is hearing the same stories from teaching assistants across the country and that local authorities need to do far more to train, support and risk assess.

From BBC • May 18, 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

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is hearing a challenge on whether Citgo can be sold to satisfy the defaulted bond debts of its parent—the state run Petróleos de Venezuela, or PdVSA.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Lucy Whing of the trade body says it is "hearing anecdotally that for some some members, things are looking a bit better and perhaps this is off the back of these major investments".

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

That the most flushbunking rubbish I ever is hearing!’

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl