Example Sentences

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Several officials at the scene recalled overhearing McCarty register his objections, according to the Internal Affairs document.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

A tipster in the southern U.S. recalled overhearing a conversation that seemed to connect a local woman to the pipe bombs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

In notes found by Antony in the suitcase, Peter recalled overhearing conversations between his parents, and whispers about Nazi threats.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

“Kids are often being exposed to these topics anyway, through their peers, the media and overhearing conversations,” said Wenner Moyer.

From Salon • Oct. 7, 2024

The man went on impatiently saying he did not know, but Skiorh, overhearing, said, “The Court of the Terrenon? On the Keksemt Moors. I go that road.”

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin