alarming

Example Sentences

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Detroit had to win both their remaining games to stand a chance of making the play-offs, but went out with an alarming whimper in a 23-10 defeat in Minnesota.

From BBC

But its reputation suffered from alarming mishaps and an accident in California that prompted GM to pull the cars from several markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

With Mariah Carey fully defrosted and mince pies disappearing at an alarming rate, families everywhere are poring over surely the most important item in any household - the Christmas TV listings guide.

From BBC

Some doctors prescribe medications to their patients at alarming rates, at times single-handedly ordering eight or more drugs for a single patient.

From The Wall Street Journal

The squad held a meeting to assess their alarming start and discuss how to return to form.

From BBC