
Siren
Emergency Context
Used to signal danger or urgency, often heard before seeing the emergency vehicle.

I pulled over when I heard the siren coming from behind.
Attention Grabbing
Sirens are designed to grab attention, overpowering other noises in the environment.

The siren cut through the night's quiet, signaling a nearby emergency.
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