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siren

[sahy-ruhn] / ˈsaɪ rən /


NOUN
signal
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"An El Niño declaration is not just another weather forecast - for millions of people it is a deadly siren to be feared," said Mohamed Adow, director of campaign group Power Shift Africa.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I see how they seem electrified by every image of smoke rising over an emirate and every siren sounding on an American base.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But "we mustn't give in to this siren song," warned Bernard Jullien, an automotive industry specialist at the University of Bordeaux.

From Barron's • May 8, 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

Moments later, she spilled her high-pitched siren again.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye




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