distress signal

Example Sentences

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After the crew answers a distress signal and brings an alien life form back with them, their vessel becomes a trap, its corridors narrowing as the creature moves through the shadows.

From Los Angeles Times

The prosecution argued that Thomas P was "the responsible guide for the tour", failed to call for help in time, and didn't send any distress signals when a police helicopter flew overhead.

From BBC

Prosecutors say the couple got stuck on the mountain and that the man failed to call the police and did not send any distress signals when a police helicopter flew overhead at around 22:30.

From BBC

The increase represents yet another distress signal coming from within the housing market.

From MarketWatch

Normally, these hybrids act as distress signals, alerting the immune system that something is wrong inside the cell.

From Science Daily