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alarm

[uh-lahrm] / əˈlɑrm /




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But it does feel like Justice Jackson is out there at the top of the mountain ringing a very loud alarm bell to say: This is the play.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Klugo’s Bluetooth alarm clock isn’t portable, and the hotel alarms ring too softly for him to hear.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

After the alarm was raised, Barry Dock RNLI's inshore lifeboat was launched towards Limpet Bay.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Additional home amenities include a three-car garage, fitness center, an automatic gate, and a security alarm system.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In the back of my mind, a faint alarm goes off.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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