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siren

[sahy-ruhn] / ˈsaɪ rən /


NOUN
signal
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"We live from one siren to the next. Sometimes there isn't even a siren."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

They seem electrified by every image of smoke rising over an emirate and every siren sounding on a U.S. base.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Activations — from banks to big tech, booze to beauty products — beckon attendees with the siren call of air conditioning and free WiFi, trading comfort for content and brand loyalty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Since then, no maintenance has been undertaken, which means siren towers have been left to rust, while some have even had their batteries stolen, according to locals.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

On the other side of the park, a police squad car rolled slowly past, blipping the lights and siren every few moments.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon




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