hear from
Idioms-
Receive a letter, call, or other communication from someone, as in I haven't heard from my daughter in two weeks . [Early 1300s]
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Be reprimanded by, as in If you don't get home on time, you'll be hearing from your father . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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And I want to hear from you, so email me at [email protected] to let me know what you want to see covered.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Did you ever hear from either of them about what they thought about the film?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
"We're rescuers, make some noise," one of them shouted, hoping to hear from survivors.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Spender, who won her seat in 2022, said the party wants to "hear from communities beyond our own that want a voice that genuinely reflects them".
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
“So, I thought we’d talk for a while, and then you’ll have the chance to hear from Sparrow’s teachers. How does that sound?”
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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