deafen

Example Sentences

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When one performer delivered a few lines in a deafening shout, she said, “Remember ... if you are screaming, pull that mike away.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It was deafening in there. It was extremely loud. You’ve got to take your hat off to them because they brought it. You could feel the energy.”

From Washington Post

The cheers at Angel Stadium were already deafening before the ball started its descent.

From Los Angeles Times

As protesters flooded the Capitol again on Thursday, their chants of “Gun control now” and “Not one more” were deafening outside the House chamber.

From New York Times

The speakers were so deafening I can’t forget it when I’m deciding whether to bring earplugs for concerts today.

From Los Angeles Times