HEARSAY in a Sentence
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12 example sentences for HEARSAY, such as:
1. 'By hearsay,' answered Bazarov angrily.
2. Do not place too much credit in hearsay.
3. Her judgements are based on hearsay rather than evidence.
4. That sort of comment based upon hearsay is irresponsible.
5. The attorney for the defense challenged the evidence as hearsay.
2. Do not place too much credit in hearsay.
3. Her judgements are based on hearsay rather than evidence.
4. That sort of comment based upon hearsay is irresponsible.
5. The attorney for the defense challenged the evidence as hearsay.
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Meanings and Examples of HEARSAY
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hearsay
a. heard through another rather than directly
n. gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
Classic Sentence:
1 There was nothing but words, transparent but vague; sometimes idle reports, rumors, hearsay.
Les Misérables 4 By Victor Hugo
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER V—FACTS WHENCE HISTORY SPRINGS AND WHICH HISTORY ...
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER V—FACTS WHENCE HISTORY SPRINGS AND WHICH HISTORY ...
2 He knew five-franc pieces by hearsay; their reputation was agreeable to him; he was delighted to see one close to.
Les Misérables 4 By Victor Hugo
Context Highlight In BOOK 15: CHAPTER II—THE STREET URCHIN AN ENEMY OF LIGHT
Context Highlight In BOOK 15: CHAPTER II—THE STREET URCHIN AN ENEMY OF LIGHT
3 That was when I was a child; I know about it from hearsay and tradition.
4 Not more than one in ten had ever really tried it; the other nine had contented themselves with hearsay evidence and a peep through the door.
5 I repeat this from hearsay, as Mellors has not come to me personally.
6 'By hearsay,' answered Bazarov angrily.
Example Sentence:
1 The attorney for the defense challenged the evidence as hearsay.
2 Education commences at the mother's knee, andevery word spoken within the hearsay of children tends towards the formation of character.
3 I don't believe it; it's merely hearsay.
4 Do not place too much credit in hearsay.
5 Her judgements are based on hearsay rather than evidence.
6 That sort of comment based upon hearsay is irresponsible.