alarm system

Example Sentences

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It added that Motin had disabled the alarm system, "leaving him alone to be on watch as the eyes and ears of the ship".

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

By organizing the destruction of these hybrids, MYC effectively shuts down this alarm system before it can activate immune defenses.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

Change the locks or put in an alarm system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

The cost of "remedials" for the fire alarm system – which was paid for with a £40,000 government grant in 2021 – is expected to be about £100,000.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Elinor told her before setting to work on the alarm system.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke