unable to hear
Example Sentences
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Because of the noise in the shop, I was unable to hear him and asked him politely to repeat himself.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Investigators were unable to hear what the American pilots were doing, however, because they took off for London and the recorder taped over all cockpit sounds after two hours.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023
"Unfortunately they have flown too far now and are unable to hear the calls from their mates," he said.
From BBC • Aug. 17, 2023
Perhaps I’m just a heavy sleeper, but I snoozed peacefully through the night, unable to hear anyone else’s snoring or late-night TikTok scrolling.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023
I was unable to hear my own sounds, but I knew very well that I spoke English poorly.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
