hard of hearing
adjective
: relating to or having partial hearing loss
people who are hard of hearing
the deaf and hard of hearing community
… the task force … will ask the Nebraska Department of Education to hire a national consulting firm with expertise in the area of deaf and hard of hearing education to analyze Nebraska's system.—
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Some of the positions (both currently filled and vacant) that were cut include executive directors, suicide prevention coordinators, transportation workers and teachers for deaf and hard of hearing students.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Jackie calls the pair's Aunt Barbara, who is hard of hearing.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
About half of the child’s day is spent alongside general education students while the other half of the day includes breakout sessions tailored to deaf and hard of hearing students who will learn through oral approaches or total communication, which combines hearing and sign language.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
For deaf or hard of hearing individuals who need sign language interpreter services, the IRS says, call TTY/TDD 800-829-4059 to make an appointment.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Jackie calls the pair's Aunt Barbara, who is hard of hearing.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
About half of the child’s day is spent alongside general education students while the other half of the day includes breakout sessions tailored to deaf and hard of hearing students who will learn through oral approaches or total communication, which combines hearing and sign language.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
For deaf or hard of hearing individuals who need sign language interpreter services, the IRS says, call TTY/TDD 800-829-4059 to make an appointment.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hard of hearing
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“Hard of hearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20of%20hearing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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