SOS

Example Sentences

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Some dire imagery and sound reminiscent of that picture turns up here: radio antennas spinning as audio of S.O.S. messages play on the soundtrack, shots of overturned passenger boats.

From New York Times

There is a sense that this is a real S.O.S. and that the longer Netanyahu is in power in a government with a far-right supremacist, nationalist, ultra-Orthodox, and religious parties, this legislation will not go away and it will pass on some level.

From Slate

One protester on Sunday held a sign reading, “S.O.S. UNESCO,” and the group often broke out into chants of “Zipline out!”

From Seattle Times

Her husband is a legendary figure in the music industry, working with or advising such stars as Jimmy Smith, Lalo Schifrin, Babyface, Bill Withers, Sixto Rodriguez, the S.O.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Wynema Chavez Quintana, a costumer, was holding a sign with photos of Hutchins and hand-lettered text saying “She deserved a safe workplace!” and “S.O.S. Safety on sets!!”

From Los Angeles Times