SOS

Example Sentences

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“Typically, a blockade does not mean a complete shutdown, but rather a disruption to the flow of imports and exports,” said Tim Meehan, security director for assistance in the Americas at International SOS.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Curbside SOS serves individual drivers, while Honk caters to businesses like fleet managers or insurance companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Smith answered an SOS call last week and flew to Sri Lanka after captain and regular opening batsman Mitchell Marsh was injured by a throw-down during batting practice in Colombo a week ago.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Under the standards for digital literacy and wellbeing, SOS states social media companies should provide “‘on-ramps’ for developmentally informed, age-appropriate use.”

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

The person on watch duty always kept it in case she or he needed to flash the SOS.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin