A TV was on. My eyes were elsewhere, but my ear was caught by the unmistakable voice of Walter Cronkite.

VOA: special.2009.08.16

Play it by ear also means to decide what to do at the last minute instead of making detailed plans.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

It is whispered into your ear with the understanding that you will not pass it on to others.

VOA: special.2009.02.22

Other concerns include an increased risk of ear infection, hearing loss and problems with their teeth.

VOA: special.2009.12.22

We might even put a bug in your ear or give you an idea about something.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

But you can use a swab or cloth to clean the outer part of the ear.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

The glands in the ear canal that produce the wax make too much in some people.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

Use a syringe device to gently direct water against the wall of the ear canal.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

You should never put a cotton swab or other object into the ear canal.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

After listening for a while, Esperanza was able to play the music by ear.

VOA: special.2010.04.09

Earwax is normally expelled; it falls out of the ear or gets washed away.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

Instead of speaking into her ear, he spoke toward the top of her face.

VOA: special.2010.05.14

If you are a good person, you will lend an ear to your friends.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

They say the wax can be softened with mineral oil, glycerin or ear drops.

VOA: special.2010.03.31