alarm
Example Sentences
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A home alarm went off and the burglars ran off before police arrived, the station reported.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
A spate of bear encounters, including at hot spring resorts and in supermarkets last year, sparked alarm, with the government deploying troops to help hunt and trap them.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
In 1986, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert dedicated a full episode of their syndicated series “At the Movies” to sounding the alarm about the industry’s fascination with colorizing black-and-white films.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
MSA Safety has struck a deal to buy Autronica Fire & Security, a provider of fire and gas detection and alarm systems, from private-equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners for about $555 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Before I can jump in, a piercing alarm sounds through the stairwell.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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