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hard-of-hearing

[hahrd-uhv-heer-ing] / ˈhɑrd əvˈhɪər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
with reduced hearing
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Advocates argue that removing ASL interpreters denies deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans the ability to fully participate in civic life.

From Salon Dec. 13, 2025

Obviously, these creative decisions allow Deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers to more easily experience “Not Alone Anymore.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2025

“It can have so many more benefits outside of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community that really just makes everyone’s life better,” he said.

From Seattle Times Oct. 31, 2023

“This was the experiment - and seeing what this could do and what this could do for not just us but deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes.”

From Washington Times Oct. 31, 2023

Molina was not accustomed to such hard-of-hearing people.

From His Excellency the Minister by Henri Roberts




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