smoke alarm
Example Sentences
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He suggests that the smoke alarm industry has a responsibility to reduce nuisance alarms, which sometimes cause people to deactivate or uninstall the devices – a huge safety risk.
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
And whatever happened, he said, something in the smoke alarm “flipped this switch” in Moose.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025
It was a nice night in Dallas, so he had the doors and windows open and some smoke drifted into the house, setting off the smoke alarm.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025
The apartment had no smoke alarm, so Jordan never even noticed the smoke or the smell.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
