Example Sentences

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So it took days before an ENT revealed that I was now half-deaf, for no detectable reason.

From Slate • Aug. 25, 2022

It was so loud that Woods recalled being half-deaf from the screaming.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2020

All you graying, half-deaf Def Leppard fans, listen up.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 9, 2013

I am half-deaf and he spoke softly, so I missed his name but will get it later.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2011

It was so loud that soon even his poor, half-deaf pack-brother would hear it.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver