PA system
Example Sentences
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“No whining today,” Crist said through a PA system.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2025
Within the first 30 minutes of walking into my first dog show, I heard someone over the PA system say, "Will all the German Shepherd bitches report to Gate 4," or whatever.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024
“They announced it over the PA system, but I was so oblivious to everything but what I was doing on the mound that I didn’t even hear it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024
Backed by drums, shakers and a PA system, the group cast chants over the fence toward the building, in hopes those inside could hear them.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024
The PA system stays quiet, because there is nothing the inmates need to be told.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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