deaf

Example Sentences

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But some commentators said it was "tone deaf" for celebrities to be taking part in such a fleeting and expensive trip at a time of economic struggle.

From BBC

Deaf student Caroline Doherty, who is already fluent in both BSL and ISL, wanted to gain a formal qualification after helping friends in the deaf community who were struggling to access services.

From BBC

Defender Levi Colwill, who shone at the Club World Cup, is out for most of the season with an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury, and Maresca's request for a replacement fell on deaf ears.

From BBC

Advocates argue that removing ASL interpreters denies deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans the ability to fully participate in civic life.

From Salon

You have already made up your mind, so this response may fall on deaf ears.

From MarketWatch