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What does hear of mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word hear of? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To become aware of (a subject, person) through second-hand knowledge, or not through personal experience.
  2. (with "won't", "will not", "wouldn't", etc.) To permit or tolerate.
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It's obvious when you talk about prospects how much you value your first-hand account, or the scouting reports you hear of a player.
Are we afraid of becoming like America, where you hear of people claiming for scalds received from drinking hot coffee?
Despite the fact that his father was a landowner, town councillor, and clergyman we hear of no attempt to rescue or ransom the captive.
How many times, when you hear of an approaching storm, do you get worried or anxious?
Ava, a slumped, grey-haired woman just ahead in the line, is intrigued to hear of similar events going on elsewhere.
Many people were saddened to hear of the death of Maureen Potter in Dublin last week.

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