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alarming

[uh-lahr-ming] / əˈlɑr mɪŋ /


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Build a driveshaft for the second season, which was growing from a flickering hope to an alarming likelihood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

This would be alarming enough on its own.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"Despite these limitations, the findings of this meta-analysis have major public health implications, given the alarming global increase in hypertension prevalence," they wrote.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

As the reigning Premier League champions continue to suffer an alarming decline, and fan discontent rises, FSG must decide what to do about head coach Arne Slot.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

There were insects in Georgetown, alarming numbers of them, buzzing and whirring in the evening air like little helicopters.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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