unable to hear

Example Sentences

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Because of the noise in the shop, I was unable to hear him and asked him politely to repeat himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Sabalenka asked for a video review but, with players unable to hear the audio, could only watch as Engzell replayed the footage and stayed with her decision.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

A Ventura County sheriff’s spokesperson said Verizon customers who called 911 Tuesday morning were connected, but were unable to hear dispatchers responding to them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024

Investigators were unable to hear what the American pilots were doing, however, because they took off for London and the recorder taped over all cockpit sounds after two hours.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023

I will be unable to hear it anymore.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez