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

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

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

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

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With the head upright, take hold of the outer part of the ear.

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After the earwax is gone, gently dry the ear.

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Experts say it protects and cleans the ear.

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Gently pull upward to straighten the ear canal.

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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

The experts agree with the old saying that you should never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

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

VOA: special.2009.02.22

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

VOA: special.2010.04.09

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

VOA: special.2010.05.14