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hard-of-hearing

[hahrd-uhv-heer-ing] / ˈhɑrd əvˈhɪər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
with reduced hearing
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Instead, he does community outreach for the about 20,000 deaf or hard-of-hearing children in the state whose hearing aids are not covered by their insurance.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

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

Jason Altmann, P-X-P’s chief operating officer, has seen plenty of innovations not go anywhere because members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community were not involved in the process.

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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