distress signal
Example Sentences
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The distress signal was picked up by officials in Peru, who alerted the U.S.
From Washington Post
He also tried to light a fire to send a distress signal without success.
From Washington Times
But on Dec. 4, the captain of the boat sent out distress signals via a satellite phone — the engine had failed, the captain said, and supplies of food were dwindling.
From Washington Post
The Coast Guard noted that the survivor had on a wetsuit, hat, gloves, bright clothing and a life jacket along with his VHF radio with built-in distress signal.
From Seattle Times
COP27 opened on Sunday with a warning from the UN that our planet is "sending a distress signal".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
