alarm

Example Sentences

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"Immediately, the red alarm, which mobilises the fire department, was triggered," Gisler said, adding that firefighters "quickly contained the blaze" while the injured were being treated.

From Barron's

Two men were caught in the avalanche while snowshoeing on Wednesday, trapping one beneath the snow while the other escaped unharmed and was able to raise the alarm from a nearby mountain refuge.

From Barron's

The cut alarmed some who witnessed the exchange, according to a person with knowledge of the episode.

From The Wall Street Journal

That makes sense, and there’s no harm in using these alarming tales to safeguard your own finances.

From MarketWatch

Gelsenkirchen Police said they became aware of the crime after a fire alarm was set off in the early hours of Monday morning.

From BBC