sign language
Example Sentences
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The SNP's Karen Adam, carer to her deaf father, made her statement in sign language.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The Republic of Ireland passed legislation in 2017, providing for the recognition of Irish Sign Language, its use in legal proceedings and the provision of interpretation into sign language by public bodies.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Anthony, a Belfast-based sports coach, and his wife, Kristina, who is a registered language interpreter, brought their three children up using sign language.
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
“Each of the spices, dear brothers, became for us a smelling word, a sign language of the nose. Good thing I had purchased so many.”
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
