911

Example Sentences

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His primary attorney Steve Haney contends that the fire was instead set off by people using fireworks, and that his client was a "Good Samaritan" who called 911 a total of 17 times.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Based on what is happening currently with emergency services like 911 in L.A., there needs to be something that can supplement that system, because we’re seeing that it’s not working,” he said.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

“How could they not know that these 911 calls were coming in? ... That’s their job, monitoring their radios or whatever they have with them.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Terrified, she contacted a friend who called 911.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Margaret came to school and brought me a copy of the 911 tape.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg