unable to hear

Example Sentences

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You are not being responsible drivers if you are unable to hear police, ambulances, horns or even people trying to get your attention.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

"Unfortunately they have flown too far now and are unable to hear the calls from their mates," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2023

In his lawsuit, Mars acknowledged occasionally playing the wrong chords on tour, but said it was because of a faulty in-ear monitor that made him unable to hear his guitar.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2023

Kids in neon green and orange and pink packed “The Dungeon” in their home gym, causing such a ruckus that the Trailblazers looked almost unable to hear coach Andre Chevalier’s guttural screams from the sidelines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2023

But there was consternation among some spectators because they had been unable to hear de Wet’s sentence.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela