alarming
Example Sentences
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"Plastic pollution has reached alarming levels," said Vincent Kunda, head of Kongo River, an NGO which raises awareness of the scourge.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The implications are alarming, since there currently are four industry groupings within the S&P 1,500 index that have trailing two-year alphas of at least 100 percentage points.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
A particularly alarming example depicts the two parties through the window of a cafe, smiling together over a glass of wine.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
"While it can look alarming, the plant usually suffers no permanent damage. The webs are there to protect the caterpillars from predators."
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The wall was approaching at an alarming speed.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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