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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 Roberts, Henri




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