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

Nelson Mandela, who reportedly piped her music through the PA system of Robben Island while he was incarcerated there.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 29, 2024

A few minutes later, the PA system crackled to life and Annemarie was called to the nurse’s office.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead