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

VOA: special.2009.02.22

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

VOA: special.2010.03.31

You're looking at it and feels like someone's over your shoulder talking in your ear, as opposed to someone at the blackboard, that's distant from you."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

"You know the thickness, tolerances of wood has to be exactly right for the right tone, and volume of a soundboard has to be measured exactly, and that's done mostly by ear.

VOA: standard.2010.07.06