as in follows
to take notice of and be guided by
you'd better listen to my advice!
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Verb
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Choose one interaction to handle with calm and clarity today, and let that set a steadier tone for everything that follows.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026 -
The Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale follows improvements already made among the competition, such as Aston Martin’s 717 hp DBX S and Bentley’s latest Bentayga Speed—the latter now capable of drifting.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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The question of who took the tip jar is a whodunnit in a coffee shop, as the narrator notes.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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In IconArrows pointing outwards Barron’s notes the last time Walmart had a bigger market cap than Berkshire was in April 2013.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Listens (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listens%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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