distress signal

Example Sentences

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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

However, according to local authorities, a distress signal was not received until about 05:30 - a further factor which may have cost lives.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 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