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Recent Examples of sign language
Requesting a sign language interpreter is one example of an accommodation.13
Schools work with parents and students on individualized educational plans (IEPs) to ensure equal access and opportunity in school.
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Heidi Cope, Health, 20 Apr. 2025
This can mean creating best conditions for the neurodiverse, developing sign language that helps even babies learn about their world, and building entire educational systems abroad.
—Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Isabela Merced told my colleague Kate Aurthur that during the subway sequence in Episode 4, you guys created a secret sign language with each other.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 May 2025
There is a great video of Kim and her husband sandwiched together, front to back, facing the camera, in which one makes sign language and the other augments the signs with eyebrow movements, facial expressions, and changes of posture.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
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Heidi Cope, Health, 20 Apr. 2025
This can mean creating best conditions for the neurodiverse, developing sign language that helps even babies learn about their world, and building entire educational systems abroad.
—Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Isabela Merced told my colleague Kate Aurthur that during the subway sequence in Episode 4, you guys created a secret sign language with each other.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 May 2025
There is a great video of Kim and her husband sandwiched together, front to back, facing the camera, in which one makes sign language and the other augments the signs with eyebrow movements, facial expressions, and changes of posture.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sign language
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Anthony and her apparent date’s body language left TMZ’s witness with the impression Wednesday night’s outing wasn’t the couple’s first.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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Fuentes’ body language and slumped shoulders were indicative of someone who felt defeated and worn down.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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This week's move higher triggered a big wave of short liquidations.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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From there, the rivalry escalated even more, making waves of their infamous rivalry.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Jim Lee and Robert Kirkman will hold panels and, in a sign of its growing popularity, there will be a host of anime and manga panels.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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If the interview starts to feel like a brainstorm, that's a great sign.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Matches and a lighter can help start fire to act as an emergency signal in times of need.—
Helena Wegner
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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These micro-interactions are powerful signals of respect.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In an unprecedented diplomatic gesture, the United Kingdom’s royal family will welcome President Donald Trump for a second state visit this fall.—
Brendan Rascius
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Witnesses described two identical incidents in which a man approached two children, ages 4 and 6, and made inappropriate gestures at them before being chased away by witnesses, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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“Sign language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign%20language. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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