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listening
  • present participle of listen.

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Listening to “The Boutique,” I feel like I should be smoking a cigarette and drinking the dirtiest martini known to man in a speakeasy, wearing a drop waist silk dress and bright red lipstick.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

In the best version of my dreams, I am listening to my favorite records out of the Brutalist Pink Vinyl Listening Station from Berlin-based Yont Studio.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Listening to her children and following their ideas for activities has brought its own surprising list of experiences too.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“If you must join a movement, make sure there’s dancing” from the half-spoken verses of “Are You Listening Yet?” is as inspirational as Mr. Styles gets, and there are no especially memorable lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

I won’t go to school for the next two days, but Mama says I can meet you at 3pm on Fri. at Listening Rock.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles