alarming
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Cancer rates are rising among people under 50, an alarming trend that has led some patients to take preventive measures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
After 16 wickets fell on day one, another 17 came on Friday on a devilishly difficult surface for batting - an alarming amount of uneven bounce has been added to the sideways movement.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The other example might be more alarming, seeing as it is the only one that didn’t follow a recession, Reid said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
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
Books and pencils and porridge oats get dearer by the day, and the girls go through embroidery floss at an alarming rate.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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