American Sign Language

Example Sentences

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The children were thriving, learning American Sign Language and unbothered by their deafness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Jones is well acquainted with heavy prep work — for “CODA,” she learned American Sign Language to play the only hearing member of the Rossi family and how to fish.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

Although a few chimps understand and can communicate using basic American Sign Language, caregivers often have difficulty figuring out the meaning of other behaviors.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2024

Translation services will be available at the sessions in American Sign Language, Amharic, Cantonese, Spanish and Vietnamese, according to the district.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

Ever since I met her, we’ve been communicating primarily through American Sign Language.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer