public address system
Example Sentences
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As lightning continued to flash on the horizon, the public address system came alive to say "Test 1, 2, 3," leading to whoops among the crowd, hoping it was a sign of an imminent reopening.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Not long ago, the Diamondbacks paused a game for a moment to announce over the public address system that Vargas had been named the National League player of the month for April.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
The 79-year-old was introduced to fans over the public address system and pumped his fists in acknowledgement before saluting during the playing of The Star-Spangled Banner as military jets flew over.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2025
Before each game on Monday, an excerpt from Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech played over the public address system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2025
At Los Alamos, most scientists first heard the news over the public address system.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
