SOS
noun
1
: an internationally recognized signal of distress in radio code ‧ ‧ ‧ - - - ‧ ‧ ‧ used especially by ships calling for help
2
: a call or request for help or rescue
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Not like oil Cristina Burelli, founder of the environmental watchdog SOS Orinoco, said the policy shift risks creating a dangerous mismatch between legal authorization and realities on the ground, where mining operations are largely controlled by armed actors.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
For technicians who need to remotely support a large number of machines (including simultaneous support) in a business environment, Splashtop offers an SOS plan (starting at $259 per person per year, billed annually).
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
When no one arrived, the passenger pressed an SOS button and was again told that help was on the way.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The ministry further cited various activities and projects already in place that are aimed at raising awareness and supporting journalists, including a working group, an SOS line and an online platform.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
For technicians who need to remotely support a large number of machines (including simultaneous support) in a business environment, Splashtop offers an SOS plan (starting at $259 per person per year, billed annually).
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
When no one arrived, the passenger pressed an SOS button and was again told that help was on the way.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The ministry further cited various activities and projects already in place that are aimed at raising awareness and supporting journalists, including a working group, an SOS line and an online platform.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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SOS
noun
ˌes-(ˌ)ō-ˈes 
ˌes-ə-ˈwes
1
: an international radio code distress signal used by ships and aircraft calling for help
2
: a call for help
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