Klonis, used to thinking clearly in noisy surroundings, was not bothered in the least.

Thus, it is possible to pick out the necessary morsels of information in noisy surroundings, if facial expressions, gestures and other contextual clues are taken into account.

(A cordless headset is provided for chatting privately or to use in noisy surroundings.)

Pocket-size digital recorders are great for preserving your thoughts, giving dictation and recording interviews, but these recordings can be hard to understand if you make them in noisy surroundings or record several people talking at once.

In his preface to Roman Antiquities, Godwyn gives a picture of the difficulties of writing his book in the noisy surroundings of the school room.

This is especially true in demanding situations such as listening in noisy surroundings and when several people are speaking the same time.

With LSD experiments in ugly or noisy surroundings, however, there is greater danger of a negative outcome, including psychotic crises.

It records sound in stereo so you can pick out voices in noisy surroundings and tell group members apart if they talk simultaneously.

Inspectors usually have to carry out their inspections in noisy and busy surroundings, which may affect their ability to concentrate.

People who suffer from mild hearing loss have difficulties keeping up with conversations, especially in noisy surroundings.