distress signal
Example Sentences
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Weir and a small crew are sent on a recovery mission after the lost spaceship, the Event Horizon, suddenly reappears in orbit around Neptune, issuing a distress signal.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
The increase represents yet another distress signal coming from within the housing market.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026
"For too long, the world has been caught in a cycle of negotiations, while the planet's distress signal grows louder. While dialogue is important, action is imperative," he wrote.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025
"The Colombian boat was adrift and had its distress signal on," Petro said, referring to the strike that killed Carranza.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2025
Mayday used to be a distress signal, a long time ago, in one of those wars we studied in high school.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
