alarm clock

Example Sentences

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She was joined on the red sofa by her husband Steve, who joked that the "the first thing to go" in their new lives going forward would be the "the alarm clock".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Gifts here should improve daily life: nicer linens, a staycation, or an upgraded alarm clock to make hitting snooze more pleasant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The metal ring adds minimal weight when attached and allows the phone to stand in portrait or landscape modes—perfect for reading, watching videos, and propping up the phone as a bedside alarm clock.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Now that I’m back on Broadway, the alarm clock might move up to at least 7.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

My alarm didn’t go off, and since I’m the only one in the house with an alarm clock, we were all late.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam