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deafening

[def-uh-ning] / ˈdɛf ə nɪŋ /


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When a deafening drone tore a hole in her roof in northern Iraq, Iranian Kurd Amine Poursaid, gripped by fear of another attack, packed her family's belongings and prepared to escape.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

For a recurring exhibition that is often chided for its deafening, in-your-face messaging, this edition of the show is all but silent; for a show that’s known—almost famous—for generating controversy, this outing is entirely anodyne.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

But there were no mistakes here with a truly showstopping routine that drew deafening cheers from the crowd.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

In these circumstances, the deafening buzz of the everyday finally reduces to a faint, pleasant hum.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

The occasional bee that finds its way in is deafening.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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