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alarm

[uh-lahrm] / əˈlɑrm /




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But, if you're looking to reasons backing one team over another, BBC Sport Wales has tried to find some justification for the early alarm calls or the expensive replica shirt purchase.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Additional home amenities include a three-car garage, fitness center, an automatic gate, and a security alarm system.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The federal government reported America’s total fertility rate dropped to 1.57, sparking alarm about a graying, shrinking population.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

For Eagle, who loves the comfort and stability of the county, its French Empire-style courthouse and nearby lake, this was ringing alarm bells.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

I drew back in alarm, but Mien was behind me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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