deaf

Example Sentences

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Even the true believer in economic isolationism isn’t deaf to the constituencies it would harm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Instead, he does community outreach for the about 20,000 deaf or hard-of-hearing children in the state whose hearing aids are not covered by their insurance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The SNP's Karen Adam, carer to her deaf father, made her statement in sign language.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Critics panned it as tone deaf and uncreative, and it was cancelled after two seasons.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The union leaders’ plea fell on deaf ears.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield