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911

[nahyn-wuhn-wuhn, nahyn-i-lev-uhn] / ˈnaɪnˌwʌnˈwʌn, ˈnaɪn ɪˈlɛv ən /
NOUN
panic button
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His primary attorney Steve Haney contends that the fire was instead set off by people using fireworks, and that his client was a "Good Samaritan" who called 911 a total of 17 times.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Based on what is happening currently with emergency services like 911 in L.A., there needs to be something that can supplement that system, because we’re seeing that it’s not working,” he said.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Terrified, she contacted a friend who called 911.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Kaziha was the first to call 911, Hassane said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

She snatched up the portable phone and dialed 911, talking as she followed my hand’s progress along the wall of the great room.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor




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