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Recent Examples of sign language
An assistant also may be an interpreter if the voter does not speak English or communicates in sign language.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Oct. 2024
Since its launch, the lifeline has expanded to include services American sign language and Spanish.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
Miller, who communicates through writing and sign language, did not make a statement in court.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 4 June 2024
At the time of our interview, Consoli reported Ellie was up to 36 words in sign language.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Oct. 2024
Since its launch, the lifeline has expanded to include services American sign language and Spanish.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
Miller, who communicates through writing and sign language, did not make a statement in court.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 4 June 2024
At the time of our interview, Consoli reported Ellie was up to 36 words in sign language.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sign language
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One thing those with a high EQ understand is that body language is just as important as spoken words, Abrahams says.Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Video cameras recorded the actors’ facial expressions and body language to create visual references for the animators down the line.Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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During high tide or if there’s a swell, waves crash onto walkways, soaking passersby.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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From past red carpets and award shows to fashion-forward events, she’s rocked everything from fiery Botticelli-style waves to a sharp pixie.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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The barrier repair skin-care genre is showing no signs of slowing down.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
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But one key category that has been pushing prices up showed welcome signs of cooling in November: Rental prices ticked up just 0.2%, the smallest increase since July 2021.COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The selection of Atkins was the latest signal that the Trump administration is expected to take a much more friendly approach to the crypto industry than current SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who repeatedly clashed with the industry.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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The pipeline of backup names for defense secretary floated to the press — including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — only further signals Trump could be open to switching things up again.Hans Nichols, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Even Patricia Altschul did not appreciate the gesture.Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Following the ceremony, volunteers from the church and area organizations will lay wreaths on the graves of military veterans as a gesture of thanks for their service and sacrifice.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Sign language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign%20language. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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