alarm
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In 1986, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert dedicated a full episode of their syndicated series “At the Movies” to sounding the alarm about the industry’s fascination with colorizing black-and-white films.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Meanwhile, an airline industry group is sounding the alarm to the Trump administration about high jet-fuel prices and the ongoing impact they will have on rapidly rising airfare prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
A spate of bear encounters, including at hot spring resorts and in supermarkets last year, sparked alarm, with the government deploying troops to help hunt and trap them.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Her husband telling your daughter to give up her job is an alarm bell.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
“But we have not even begun to see London yet,” Penelope replied with mild alarm.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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