alarum

Example Sentences

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Thus was the alarum sounded for more spit, less polish.

From Time Magazine Archive

When four days passed without sign of the boat Mrs. Minevitch set up an alarum.

From Time Magazine Archive

Disturbed by the man’s alarum, we looked up from our labor and found a detachment of Redcoats running in formation for the gates.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

The former brings the fancy of an audience into playful action—the latter sounds an alarum that vibrates through the tingling ears to the soul and drives back the rushing blood upon the aching heart.

From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll

On, on speeds the messenger with the alarum of coming strife.

From The Highlands of Ethiopia by Harris, William Cornwallis