siren

Example Sentences

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"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

The researchers call their approach the stochastic siren method, reflecting the random nature of the collisions that contribute to the gravitational-wave background.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Through the phone Mrs. Richardson heard the faint blare of a siren passing by and then receding into the distance.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng