The House would be tied up for weeks, if not months, on hearings and floor action.

And we depended on our hearing, too - just like you do.

The only real emotion felt on hearing of his death was relief.

On hearing of his son's death he said, "Everything is collapsing around me."

It cannot see, so relies on its hearing to survive.

On first hearing, the music seemed all sound effects with scant substance.

These works must be accessible on first hearing, though at their best they are not so easily exhausted.

She had caught and remembered Nell's name on first hearing.

The life or death of our republic depends on your hearing this evidence, and keeping what you've heard in mind when you vote.

Ultimately, the decision on holding hearings may fall to the prime minister.