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The streets in Jerusalem leading up to the Knesset, Israel's parliament, were a sea of blue and white Israeli flags, and the noise from vast loudspeakers set up along the route was deafening.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

But for a hazy afternoon in late March, it was deafening nonetheless.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

The noise in the building was deafening — a nightmare for any new center leading a new-look line — but here was Monheim, calmly conducting the group and blowing LSU defensive linemen off the ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2024

When the action started, the volume was deafening every time Ukraine even got into England's half but reached another level when Zinchenko put them ahead after 26 minutes.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2023

He covered his ears and shut his eyes, for the sound of the bells was deafening.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli