alarm

Example Sentences

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"I've just been very alarmed... not for my safety, to be honest, it's for Nancy," she said.

From BBC

"There was certainly no red flags, no alarm bells of any kind, it just felt like a youth group on an away day," he said.

From BBC

Gifts here should improve daily life: nicer linens, a staycation, or an upgraded alarm clock to make hitting snooze more pleasant.

From The Wall Street Journal

The image of Perez, the sources said, was clearly visible and caused alarm among several supervisors, who reported it up the chain of command.

From Los Angeles Times

So rather than choosing between the two, she sets her alarm at 05:30 GMT most mornings to make the four-hour round trip to the office.

From BBC