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alarm

[uh-lahrm] / əˈlɑrm /




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While the crews were on the grounds, an alarm sounded, forcing a retreat, McGovern said during Monday’s briefing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

That same year, Darrell West sounded the alarm on this in an interview with Salon.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

There was nothing that set off alarm bells.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

A raven in Colorado once lured two curious biologists deep into the woods with squawking alarm calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Raising the alarm, the boy yelled at the top of his lungs until the village adults came.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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