distress signal
Example Sentences
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Weir and a small crew are sent on a recovery mission after the lost spaceship, the Event Horizon, suddenly reappears in orbit around Neptune, issuing a distress signal.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
The increase represents yet another distress signal coming from within the housing market.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026
"The Colombian boat was adrift and had its distress signal on," Petro said, referring to the strike that killed Carranza.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2025
Sea Story, a live-aboard used mainly for maritime activities, sent a distress signal after a large wave crashed into the boat, causing it to capsize.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
She needed help...some kind of distress signal to Coach Hedge, or even better—Percy.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
