unable to hear

Example Sentences

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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

A second researcher, unaware of which button was which and unable to hear the words they produced, pressed one of these buttons and recorded the dog’s behavior.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 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

This is why teenagers appear to their parents to be unable to hear suggestions for curbing their dangerous impulses, no matter how well-intended or compassionate the delivery, Dr. Rathus noted.

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2022

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