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sign language

NOUN
language using movements of hands and face
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It provided legal recognition of British sign language as a language in England, Scotland and Wales, but does not automatically provide free, universally accessible language classes for all families.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

Lifelong friends John Carberry and Brian Symington have spent the past 40 years working tirelessly to promote sign language in NI.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

The first hurdle if he ends up staying in Colombia, is that he and his mother will have to learn Colombian sign language, which differs from American sign language.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 18, 2026

“Growing up, I never learned sign language, and that barrier prevented me from really connecting with my dad,” Osmond said.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2026

By sign language, he said he would return within three hours, then he left.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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