alarm
Example Sentences
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The first of these new cases, detected near the border with Mexico, has triggered alarm among ranchers, in particular those who raise cattle.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
My husband and I set an alarm, then hopped on the subway in Brooklyn at 7:20 a.m.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Javadli's family and friends had lost contact with her since Tuesday night and had raised the alarm over her whereabouts.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, whose district includes Pacific Palisades, sounded the alarm in a motion to extend price protections that failed to pass at the Board of Supervisors’ May 19 meeting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
“Easy, Rainbow,” Penelope cried, for the velocipede seemed to be rearing up in alarm.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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