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
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
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
And so she stood there, unable to hear his words so long as he was gripping her fingers.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
