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
Viewers were unable to hear discussions between the umpires and third umpire, as sometimes happens in other cricket matches, football and rugby.
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024
A Ventura County sheriff’s spokesperson said Verizon customers who called 911 Tuesday morning were connected, but were unable to hear dispatchers responding to them.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
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
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
