listened (to)

Definition of listened (to)next
past tense of listen (to)
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Verb
  • While the official autopsy ruled the death a homicide caused by police restraint, the medical examiner's report also noted that the amount of fentanyl in Floyd's system and his recent use of methamphetamine were contributing factors.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
  • Currie noted that as the conflict drags on, global oil inventories continue to decline.
    , CNBC, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Jasper County is Newton County’s primary backup, followed by White County.
    Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
  • That was followed by a pair of walks to load the bases with no outs.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
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“Listened (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listened%20%28to%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

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