911

Example Sentences

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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

He may exaggerate about the toothaches, but the city routinely deploys firefighting crews to respond to 911 medical calls that could be handled by emergency medical technicians at much lower cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

County sheriff’s deputy responded to a fire-related 911 call from a home on Glenrose Avenue near Loma Alta Drive — deep in west Altadena — where a woman requested help evacuating, according to the records.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I couldn’t let him take me to the police station, but I also couldn’t dial 911 to get them help.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken