were deafening
- past progressive of deafen.
Example Sentences
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Boos were deafening at times and "sacked in the morning" was sung by some home supporters.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
The tension and silence in the room were deafening, even as courtroom reporters struggled to report the news due to downed Wi-Fi.
From Slate ● May 30, 2024
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The clangs of the men’s chisels and hammers were deafening as they dismantled a rusty truck, the din only fading as it reached the dense forest encircling them.
From New York Times ● Jul. 10, 2022
For decades, whispers of Kelly’s behavior were deafening.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 29, 2022
As he stepped out of the water in Lattakia, the cheers were deafening.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
