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hard-of-hearing

[hahrd-uhv-heer-ing] / ˈhɑrd əvˈhɪər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
with reduced hearing
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Advocates argue that removing ASL interpreters denies deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans the ability to fully participate in civic life.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

We must invite d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing people not just into the audience, but into the center of the creative process as composers, performers and innovators.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

Because deaf and hard-of-hearing players can feel the vibrations created by the drum, it’s used during warmups and during the game to signal some special teams calls like being ready for a punt.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

“This was the experiment - and seeing what this could do and what this could do for not just us but deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Molina was not accustomed to such hard-of-hearing people.

From His Excellency the Minister by Roberts, Henri




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