listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
will be listening
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future progressiveof listen.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Additionally, Acree said investors will be listening for any new “tangible evidence” Qualcomm provides about its guidance for $5 billion in data-center revenue in fiscal-year 2027.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
In 1965 Epstein predicted that “the children of 2000 will be listening to the Beatles.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
But he said investors will be listening closely for guidance that could point to a revenue impact from Agentforce in the new fiscal year.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026
Investors will be listening to the company’s conference call, which is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
Speak loud, very loud, for they will be listening at the door.
From Twenty Years After by Dumas père, Alexandre
