PA system

Example Sentences

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“No whining today,” Crist said through a PA system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2025

The Europa League anthem was played over the PA system as the players lined up at Villa Park on Tuesday, before it was switched for the Champions League anthem.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2025

Within the first 30 minutes of walking into my first dog show, I heard someone over the PA system say, "Will all the German Shepherd bitches report to Gate 4," or whatever.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

“They announced it over the PA system, but I was so oblivious to everything but what I was doing on the mound that I didn’t even hear it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

A few seconds later an announcement boomed over A-block’s PA system: “Officer on K-gallery, clear your gallery!” chided Rufino.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover