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sign language

NOUN
language using movements of hands and face
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There was also the sign language with Kimiko, and the connection.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Northern Ireland will become the first part of the UK to provide free sign language classes to all deaf children and their families, through a new sign language law being passed on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

"Our language at home is sign language. When I'm not here they talk to each other in English, but they naturally switch to sign language when I come home," said Anthony.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Lifelong friends John Carberry and Brian Symington have spent the past 40 years working tirelessly to promote sign language in NI.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

She demanded to know if anyone ever tried to teach her sister sign language.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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