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Recent Examples of sign language
Another adjustment on set was with his daughter played by Toscano tending to follow his hands as Insolera communicated using sign language, rather than look into his eyes.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The federal agency announced Friday the new stamp set will feature the iconic Barbie doll dressed in 10 outfits depicting different occupations, including an astronaut, music star, paleontologist, sign language teacher, soccer player and surgeon.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Then, the rest of the class decided to learn sign language.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The new, unified program will integrate both sign language and oral language education methods.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The federal agency announced Friday the new stamp set will feature the iconic Barbie doll dressed in 10 outfits depicting different occupations, including an astronaut, music star, paleontologist, sign language teacher, soccer player and surgeon.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Then, the rest of the class decided to learn sign language.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The new, unified program will integrate both sign language and oral language education methods.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sign language
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sign language
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Not every fan base is filled with tens of thousands of armchair psychoanalysts, ready and willing to diagnose the manager’s body language without expecting compensation.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Beyond the body language, the experience of a high-average player in a low-average era is delightful.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Playa Vik sits directly on Playa Mansa, on downtown José Ignacio’s western edge, facing calm waters and long, romantic stretches of sand where you’re bound to see more birds, more waves than people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The voice was faint and rasping, like the sound of pebbles raked by a wave.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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These were signs the women could easily read as the air cooled and their hearts sped.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The deal still needs sign-off from federal regulators.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Coconut oil and warm banana leaves are placed on your body; strips that turn brown signal energy blocks or imbalances.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That’s partly because excessive sleep may not be the problem itself, experts said, but rather a signal of underlying health issues that could contribute to accelerated aging.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
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The service The resort staff are freshly plucked from some of the best luxury Maldives resorts and global Ritz-Carlton properties, and greet each passing guest with an endearing right-hand-on-the-heart gesture and a nod.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In a sea of prestige actresses doing dramedy, Byrne is a true comedic talent, sporting incredible instincts for finding the funniest angle for Sylvia to take in her line readings or gestures.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Sign language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign%20language. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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