listening
- present participle of listen.
Example Sentences
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Clips from the film, such as Matt Damon's Odysseus tied to the mast of his ship while listening to the sirens' song, have quickly become fodder for social media memes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
What if parents try to shut down conversations, saying anything about future care is premature because they are in good health, or they stop listening when adult children suggest they need help?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Set against the backdrop of our modern culture, where we’re filming everything but listening to no one, McElwee finds himself trapped in irony’s clutches.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Many of those who have gone back to the ancient story are younger people who are listening to the audiobook version.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
I stood up, bent because of the wind, shivering, listening to Patch crying.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
