smoke alarm

Example Sentences

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But, take note: any certified, working smoke alarm is better than nothing.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

The recent fire tragedies in counties Antrim and Down are reminders of how crucial it is to have a functioning smoke alarm.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

As a pan full of oil starts to spit, I worry about the smoke alarm, but I needn't bother.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

And whatever happened, he said, something in the smoke alarm “flipped this switch” in Moose.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

Bills, instruction manuals for the fridge and the smoke alarm, stuff like that.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy