smoke alarm

Example Sentences

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In the US, an estimated 16% of households do not have a functioning smoke alarm.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Ms Kane agreed it is "vitally important to have a working smoke alarm on every floor of your home and to test them regularly".

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

As a pan full of oil starts to spit, I worry about the smoke alarm, but I needn't bother.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

It was a nice night in Dallas, so he had the doors and windows open and some smoke drifted into the house, setting off the smoke alarm.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

The apartment had no smoke alarm, so Jordan never even noticed the smoke or the smell.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper