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Or are you really just whining about being able to eaves-drop on only half of the conversation?
The Most Annoying Places To Talk On A Mobile Phone | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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Besides with the advent of the blogosphere, whitefolk who have not yet drummed up the will or courage to interact with their colored counterparts can at least eaves-drop on us by reading our blogs.
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"Well," I said, "I will not remain longer; I might scare off your friend, and to eaves-drop is out of the question, even if you were willing that I should be present."
Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee John Esten Cooke 1858
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"Let him spook about and eaves-drop," said Fabens, "I owe him nothing, but pity for his disposition, and I would say all I have said, and more, to his face.
Summerfield or, Life on a Farm Day Kellogg Lee
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