deaf

Example Sentences

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Statements from Gulf capitals that have emphasized their noninvolvement in the U.S.-Israeli military campaign have fallen on deaf ears.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

His calls for help in securing the Strait of Hormuz have fallen on deaf ears.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The little boy was deaf and rarely left his mother's side.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

In its efforts to celebrate the U.S. victory, the White House has come off as tone deaf to many of the players.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

He turned back to Jamie, and spoke in that nudge-nudge-matey tone again as if I couldn’t hear, as if I were deaf.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein