Example Sentences

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In it, she also noted she had once overheard a colleague say: "I've never had to tell a woman so loudly, and so often, that she would kill her baby if she didn't push."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In one office I overheard a press secretary and a chief of staff talking about music.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Many go through extensive training focused on not misusing client information for personal profit or leaving sensitive information in places where it could be overheard or picked up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

As I headed to my car to leave Fairhope, I overheard two retirement-aged men discussing the case.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

I try to whisper so we won’t be overheard.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold