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Recent Examples of sign language
In season three of Bluey, we were introduced to cavapoo, Dougie, who is deaf and communicates with Australian sign language (Auslan).
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Hannah Silverman, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
Who is the sign language interpreter at the Super Bowl?
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The systems are among a number of other things the theater offers to help make performances more accessible, including shows with sign language interpretation, Spanish subtitles and sensory-friendly performances, Collins said.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The discovery of language skills in great apes — various gorillas and chimps learned substantial vocabularies in sign language or symbols — and that of tool use across the animal kingdom have, over the years, chipped away at the idea that there is any single ingredient that makes humans unique.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Silverman, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
Who is the sign language interpreter at the Super Bowl?
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The systems are among a number of other things the theater offers to help make performances more accessible, including shows with sign language interpretation, Spanish subtitles and sensory-friendly performances, Collins said.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The discovery of language skills in great apes — various gorillas and chimps learned substantial vocabularies in sign language or symbols — and that of tool use across the animal kingdom have, over the years, chipped away at the idea that there is any single ingredient that makes humans unique.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sign language
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There’s a lot of messaging in those moments, even just with your body language.—
Mack Brown,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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That mismatch was illustrated in a 2024 study that found striking differences between teachers and parents’ perceptions of autism traits — things like having trouble interpreting body language or understanding social mores.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2026
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Yamaha joins a wave of major corporations fleeing California, including Tesla, In-N-Out and Chevron, citing costly regulations and unfavorable business conditions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most intense day of strikes so far US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday marked the most aggressive wave of attacks inside Iran since the start of Operation Epic Fury on February 28.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The president's endorsement didn't clear the GOP crowded field to replace Greene — some observers cast that as a sign of weakness — but Fuller easily overcame other Republican contenders.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Iran war intensified as Washington and Tehran focused their attention on the Strait of Hormuz and showed little sign of easing their aerial campaigns.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the 1990s, neuroscientists Giulio Tononi and Gerald Edelman used Shannon entropy as part of the foundation for their Integrated Information Theory (IIT) of consciousness, which argues that consciousness is analogous to the integration and complexity of neural signals.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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With all the mixed signals coming, Cramer said everyday investors have a distinct advantage over the professional traders who have to answer to concerned clients.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are, however, a few charming gestures towards camping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Small gestures could inspire major support from your community.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Sign language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign%20language. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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