SOS

Example Sentences

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Dave sent an SOS to their outfitter and stayed the night with Shelley, hoping for an unlikely rescue, while holding one sleeping bag over them both.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“Typically, a blockade does not mean a complete shutdown, but rather a disruption to the flow of imports and exports,” said Tim Meehan, security director for assistance in the Americas at International SOS.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Smith answered an SOS call last week and flew to Sri Lanka after captain and regular opening batsman Mitchell Marsh was injured by a throw-down during batting practice in Colombo a week ago.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Under the standards for digital literacy and wellbeing, SOS states social media companies should provide “‘on-ramps’ for developmentally informed, age-appropriate use.”

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

Princesse wanted to paint the sound that came out of the shell, a moan like a call to a distant ship, an SOS with a dissonant melody.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat