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

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

Only minutes after sending a distress signal on 25 August, the ship had sunk in heavy seas.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024

His valve sent out a distress signal that established communication with his hands.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole