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alarm

[uh-lahrm] / əˈlɑrm /




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Her partner managed to paddle to shore to raise the alarm but Mandy found herself drifting "further and further out".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Fox responded on social media in a post that leaned into the absurdity of the situation rather than alarm.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Anthropic postponing the release of its new AI model Claude Mythos, said to be so skilled at coding it could be a wicked weapon for hackers, has encountered a mix of alarm and skepticism.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

But the partnership unraveled when Arena used AI for sponsored content on Sports Illustrated’s website, which sounded alarm bells at the esteemed publication.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

She remembered running through the tunnel, the sound of an alarm going off, and someone taking the vial and telling her everything would be all right.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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