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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

Throughout the production, sign language is performed by the entire cast of 20 actors, about half of whom are Deaf or hard-of-hearing.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2024

Koundio, president of the parents’ association for the school’s deaf and hard-of-hearing students, said some of her son’s classmates live farther away and struggle with the cost of commuting.

From Seattle Times Apr. 9, 2024

“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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