alarm
Example Sentences
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He stated multiple invoices had been received which "raised the alarm" and "consequently we have discovered considerable disparities".
From BBC
The researchers measured how many students stepped out to raise the alarm.
From BBC
That is why press freedom advocates are sounding alarms.
From Salon
"It becomes more alarming when you still see thousands of houses vacant."
From Barron's
But that's when the sound of a fire alarm cut through her morning.
From BBC
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