distress signal

After all, what says Christmas more than obligations, gastrointestinal distress, and insane dining companions?

I inherited the Arnold Family Thunder ThighsTM, which was a source of frequent teasing and distress for me as a child.

Not even Radio Bemba (Cuban slang for the rumor mill) had picked up the signal.

But, when the car came thundering down, it was crammed to the step; with a melancholy gesture, the driver declined her signal.

The look of distress had vanished, and his sincere eyes seemed to shine again with courage and with strength.

Distances were to him as nothing; and difficulties only stimulated him to give his adversaries a more signal overthrow.

Her face wore a look of distress, almost of alarm; she kept her place, but her eyes gave Bernard a mute welcome.

Finally, his predicament became so awkward that an expression of distress crept into his face.