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sign language

NOUN
language using movements of hands and face
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The act also created a duty for the government to report on progress towards greater promotion and use of sign language in government communication with the public.

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

The first hurdle if he ends up staying in Colombia, is that he and his mother will have to learn Colombian sign language, which differs from American sign language.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“I don’t think anyone can talk to animals. Except to dolphins, maybe. Or sign language to chimps.”

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer




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