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siren

[sahy-ruhn] / ˈsaɪ rən /


NOUN
signal
Synonyms


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That studio was later used by dancer and choreographer Valerie Bettis, who crafted routines for some of Hollywood and Broadway’s biggest heavyweights, including famed screen siren Rita Hayworth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

"Some don't leave the shelters, don't leave their homes, because of the situation, because sometimes we have interceptions even before there is a siren and it's scary," Ohana explained.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The sound caused another person nearby to think ICE was actually in the area, so they activated their siren too.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

"Woken by huge bangs and wailing siren," he texted.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

They stood on the street, facing in the direction the ambulance had driven, the sound of the siren wailing in the distance.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin




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