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Recent Examples of sign language
One noted benefit of VRI is that adding visuals allows for sign language interpretation.
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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Conference title games are a chance at a banner, bragging rights — and for some, a season-wrecking loss
In 1978, Mr. Runk took a partial sabbatical to enroll at Gallaudet University and sign up for classes in sign language, audiology and the sociology of deafness.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
The Pan South African Language Board is responsible for setting the country's standards for sign language.
—Mogomotsi Magome, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
Suppose participants communicated via sign language.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Conference title games are a chance at a banner, bragging rights — and for some, a season-wrecking loss
In 1978, Mr. Runk took a partial sabbatical to enroll at Gallaudet University and sign up for classes in sign language, audiology and the sociology of deafness.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
The Pan South African Language Board is responsible for setting the country's standards for sign language.
—Mogomotsi Magome, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
Suppose participants communicated via sign language.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sign language
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Modern digital products learn how to mimic the heuristic abilities of an experienced salesperson, paying attention to the digital body language and providing the right recommendations at the right time.—
Kalyan Garimella,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The body language of First Lady Melania Trump at the inauguration has sparked significant curiosity.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Their disagreement led to a wave of responses about what makes a meal qualify for the term.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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This can lead to a growing wave of kind acts in the workplace, community or elsewhere.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Police have said there was no sign of an intrusion or evidence of murder in his home.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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This is another sign the plant’s roots are overcrowded and need more room to grow.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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As this example shows, pain is like a warning signal from your body.—
Yenisel Cruz-Almeida,
The Conversation,
27 Jan. 2025
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The first tests, conducted about two decades ago, linked a range of possible topologies to signals that might have been spotted in astronomical data.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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Despite the kind gesture from the groom, Peru is sticking to his decision.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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There is also a potential scenario where an NBA player like Curry could reciprocate the gesture by participating in a similar shootout at next summer's WNBA All-Star Game.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Sign language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign%20language. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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