deaf to
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
In its efforts to celebrate the U.S. victory, the White House has come off as tone deaf to many of the players.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
That setback added to rancorous divisions among member states over the deal's impact on European farmers, who remained deaf to the EU's arguments and staged months of tractor-mounted protests against the accord.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
“It is about the willingness to listen,” she said, “and the idea that remaining deaf to voices other than your own won’t bring the solution.”
From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2024
But then Pinmei’s ears became deaf to all but the crashing sounds of cymbals and drums.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
