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deafening

[def-uh-ning] / ˈdɛf ə nɪŋ /


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But the pine trees lining Krystal Polk's home, in her family for generations, don't protect her from the data center's deafening drone, which sounds like a jet that never takes off.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

In other words, it’s cinéma d’auteur vs. a blockbuster disaster movie in dazzling, deafening IMAX.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

The music and cheers blur into a low hum, drowned out by the deafening sound of a ticking clock only Jack can hear.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

It is not certain a loss in Nottingham will result with a head on a spike, though the noise that was deafening in the aftermath of the Ashes will be amplified again.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

I could hear my mother’s hysteria and my father’s deafening silence.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English




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