PA system

Example Sentences

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If his name is mentioned on the PA system, expect lots of noise.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

“No whining today,” Crist said through a PA system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2025

There are two huge TV screens at each end of the ground, accompanied by an incredibly loud PA system - you could probably hear it across the Mersey on the Wirral.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 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

Once a semblance of silence had descended, I got on the public comm channel, which had the same effect as turning on a giant PA system.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline