American Sign Language

Example Sentences

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The children were thriving, learning American Sign Language and unbothered by their deafness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Disney Animation announced Wednesday that “Songs in Sign Language,” comprised of three musical numbers from recent Disney movies newly reimagined in American Sign Language, will debut April 27 in honor of National Deaf History Month.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Although a few chimps understand and can communicate using basic American Sign Language, caregivers often have difficulty figuring out the meaning of other behaviors.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2024

His team previously developed a wearable glove capable of translating American Sign Language into English speech in real time to help users of ASL communicate with those who don't know how to sign.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2024

Ever since I met her, we’ve been communicating primarily through American Sign Language.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer