Example Sentences
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Alarms sounded across the country, state media said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Alarms are only used when catching airplanes, and exploring the world is a top priority.
From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024
Alarms rang out through the Louvre when the evacuation was announced, and in the underground shopping center beneath its signature pyramid.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023
Alarms continued to sporadically go off for a few minutes afterward.
From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2023
Alarms began to blare, sprinklers gushed forth icy water from the ceiling.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
