hear of

phrase

1
: to be aware of the existence of
I've never heard of him.
2
: to entertain the idea
—used in the negative
wouldn't hear of it

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For every actor, musician, writer and artist who has become a wealthy and enduring celebrity, exponentially more of them have enjoyed a brief, shining moment, never to be heard of again. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 After the Charlotte branch of the American Institute of Architects, or AIA, heard of the developers plans, the group set up a meeting with Digital Realty in July to go over options to save the facade. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026 Months turned into years, and on August 6, 1945, Kakita and his brother heard of an enemy aircraft sighting. — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 While many Bushmon fans went to Vision of Disorder shows, few VOD fans had ever heard of Bushmon. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hear of

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“Hear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hear%20of. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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