Hearings

Word HEARINGS
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Definitions and meanings of "Hearings"

What do we mean by hearings?

The sense used to perceive sound.

The act by which something is heard.

A proceeding at which discussions are heard.

A legal procedure done before a judge, without a jury, as with an evidentiary hearing.

A scolding.

It is a kind of meeting, organized by the government before making a decision.In general, some related public are informed to attend the hearings to discuss the affairs and provide their suggestions. and after the hearings, the authority make a decision. Urban Dictionary

From www.straightdope.com The correct term is, "hear, hear!" It is an abbreviation for "hear, all ye good people, hear what this brilliant and eloquent speaker has to say!" Of course, if the speaker is actually asking a question. "and just where do you think we should open the new strip club?" it's not hard to imagine that at least one yahoo in attendance might yell, "here, here!" But this would be the exception that proves the rule. Urban Dictionary

When somebody hears a person says a thing right spot on, to the point, the one they agree with. Urban Dictionary

To understand in terms of relating with the statement. To feel. Urban Dictionary

To understand; follow Urban Dictionary

An archaic expression used by some pompous douche-bag to sound fancy. Usually used by pseudointellectuals who have nothing better to say and are merely trying to sound grand and majestic. People who seriously said "hear hear" are dead since three hundred years. The ones using it today fancy themselves classy and clever, but only come off as arrogant, pretentious, and shallow. Urban Dictionary

Listening without very much attention. Suddenly feeling like any sound is passing through ears. Urban Dictionary

A pronouncement before an announcement. Usually loud and gets people's attention. A call often heard at the Renaissance Festival. Urban Dictionary

Listen to this eediat πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ (they’re chatting a load of waffle) Urban Dictionary

Phrase said by experienced musicians to a newbie just joining the band for the first time. Also common in jazz improvisation situations. This phrase may be said at rehearsal time OR when playing live. Urban Dictionary

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The word "hearings" in example sentences

The Council in hearings and in staff reports and meeting said exactly that. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This proceeding, like all confirmation hearings, is a ridiculous farce. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Hoyer insists that the ethics process is working, but it's not looking like it will result in hearings for Rangel and Waters before the election. ❋ Jason Linkins (2010)

The congressman who heads the panel, New York Republican Peter King, says he called the hearings because al-Qaida is actively trying to radicalize young Muslims in the United States. ❋ Unknown (2011)

OK, if this precedent is overturned, it will be because of two conservative corporatists GW Bush appointed to the bench, both of whom claimed in hearings to honor precedent and not legislate from the bench. ❋ Unknown (2010)

At least one more series of hearings is expected before the panel members begin collaborating on their report. ❋ AP (2010)

Fifteen top police officials and lawyers have paraded through the courthouse since Tuesday in hearings that could lead to a criminal probe. ❋ Spencer S. Hsu (2010)

I have just been advised by my staff that on the floor of the Senate there has been a move to stop all the proceedings in hearings that are going on in the Senate, and we are compelled to stop at this point in time. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This is non-political; it's the same pattern used in hearings for both parties and all ranges of nominees. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Listening to Republicans today in the Sotomayor hearings is like listening to a bunch of ten year olds. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has taken up comprehensive clean energy legislation, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, that Obama administration officials praised in hearings yesterday. ❋ Unknown (2009)

GASB will seek additional comments in hearings next month. ❋ Michael Corkery (2010)

And privacy, in the case of IRB hearings, is not an insignificant matter. ❋ Unknown (2009)

NO, that coverage of the hearings, is stumped at (CNN) I think Wolf Blitzer has the most class on CNN, since (BENARD SHAW), and back to the Perry Mason (drama) Franken was just having some fun. ❋ Unknown (2009)

for example,if the [goverment] decide to raise the price of the [taxi], it is [essential] to hold hearings. ❋ Netfree (2006)

[the example] is above ❋ TopCat (2005)

... because nobody could call *that* [Defence] Against [the Dark] Arts" ('Hear, hear', said Anthony [Goldstein]... ❋ EastExpert (2007)

Man, [I'm so tired]! [I hear you], [bud]. We worked out pretty-hard today! ❋ Jay D.W. (2007)

[I'm hungry], [bro]. Yo [I hear that]. ❋ Commander Blop (2003)

"[Hear hear]" exclaimed [Richard the Third]! "[hear hear]" said some [pretentious] twenty-first-century faggot ❋ Sandbag1000 (2011)

He was [hearing] a [sound]. I just heard a [scream]. ❋ Legend_Is_Not_SUS (2022)

Hear Ye Hear Ye! I'm gonna [go medieval] on that [rat] [tonight]. ❋ Yes Juanito Yes (2015)

[eediat]: don’t make me [chef] you me: hear dookie/[dooks]πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ ❋ Ecnoyeb Senoj (2022)

[Puzzled] new musician: "So how was that line over the 3/[4 bar] in the B section?" [Band member]: "Don't worry, just keep up with us, you'll hear it". ❋ Bassfaldo (2008)

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