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
Sabalenka asked for a video review but, with players unable to hear the audio, could only watch as Engzell replayed the footage and stayed with her decision.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
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
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
He was talking to whichever prisoners were there, and Zeitoun watched him, unable to hear the conversation.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
