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Verb
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That is why the park service closely monitors the health of the Torrey pines.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026 -
Who monitors decisions involving the individuals going forward?—
William Phillips,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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When your partner hears a character attack, even a subtle one, their nervous system registers a threat.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Every generation hears the call.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Verb
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In the 8-episode sci-fi adventure series premiering May 21, residents of a retirement community in New Mexico join forces after its newest occupant, widow Sam Cooper (Alfred Molina), spies a monstrous creature.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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When Claire and Frank retreat to Inverness on holiday following the end of WWII, Frank spies the spectre of a Highlander staring up into Claire's window that abruptly vanishes.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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June overhears all of this and is mad at Jolyon.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rebekah overhears this plan and urges Jacob to disguise himself as Esau.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Listens in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listens%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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