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alarm

[uh-lahrm] / əˈlɑrm /




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Additional home amenities include a three-car garage, fitness center, an automatic gate, and a security alarm system.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

For Eagle, who loves the comfort and stability of the county, its French Empire-style courthouse and nearby lake, this was ringing alarm bells.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

That decision threatened the port’s operation, triggering alarm among cruise lines and county leaders, as well as criticism of the county for not stepping in earlier to prevent the sale of the land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Friends of Javadli raised the alarm when their phone calls and messages received no reply on Tuesday.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The alarm sounded as she flung open the door and started sprinting down the sidewalk.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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