ASL

Example Sentences

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Both her husband and their biological child are hearing and fluent in ASL.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Scotland's councils estimate they spend around 12% of their education expenditure every year on ASL, covering things like teachers' salaries and the cost of running special schools.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

ASL interpretation had been included in White House briefings since a 2020 court order during President Trump’s first term.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 2025

“These three characters each have inner battles about what they thought their dreams would look like and how their lives can change based on one decision,” explained ASL choreographer Colin Analco.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

Some captive chimps love to paint, and if they know ASL, they may actually sign what the painting is supposed to be.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall