fire alarm

Example Sentences

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Sound-designed by David Gertsman, “undertone” is so quiet that a tea kettle sounds like a fire alarm.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Some years ago, a fire alarm went off in his own home – in a room where his tumble dryer was operating.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

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 • Dec. 30, 2025

His wife, who was at home, got word of the situation and made it out—even though, he said, the fire alarm never sounded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

“Mom. I have to save my battery, and you have to drive home. Tell everyone...” she took a deep breath as the fire alarm suddenly stopped screaming.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau