How to use "hear" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "hear" in popular movie and book plots

  • They hear familiar piano music.  - Rigoletto (film)
  • "Finally, he addresses a message of hope to Hannah, in case she can hear him.  - The Great Dictator
  • Marietta asks Julie to stop Warrington from coming, but they realize it is too late when they hear him and his men singing ("Tramp.  - Naughty Marietta (film)
  • As the two sneak down the stairs, we hear Edward saying grace over dinner.  - The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934 film)
  • When they hear the story, they can do nothing but laugh at their misfortunes.  - The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
  • When Zorba eventually returns with supplies and gifts, he is surprised and angered to hear of Basil's lie to Madame Hortense.  - Zorba the Greek (film)
  • In makeshift camps, they hear many stories from others, some returning from California, and the group worries about lessening prospects.  - The Grapes of Wrath
  • The plan fails, as the music executive (William Frawley) brought on to hear the song does not believe it will sell.  - Going My Way
  • Helen returns, alerted by a call from Don's landlady who can hear his screams.  - The Lost Weekend (film)
  • She unties him, saying that, even if he is lying, it is nice to hear his words.  - The Crying Game
  • They hear a scream and discover the body of Selden, dead from a fall.  - The Hound of the Baskervilles
  • Hearing Aid's promise is that nobody else, not even the government, will hear the call.  - The Shockwave Rider
  • They find the swimming-hole dried up but hear a generator running in the distance.  - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
  • They allow him, when he wills it, to command the obedience of those who hear and comprehend his words.  - Preacher (comics)
  • From the riverbank they hear a very loud cry, followed by a discordant clamour.  - Heart of Darkness
  • Before the party has even begun, a rumor of an affair between Ashley and Scarlett spreads, and Rhett and Melanie hear it.  - Gone with the Wind (novel)

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