worrisome
Example Sentences
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Any sustained increase in goods prices would be a worrisome sign.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
“Alice and Steve” also required her to do a few stunts in a series of intense scenes toward the end of the series, which Walker found exhilarating and worrisome.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“Still, after a plunge in April, this remains a worrisome reading. For context, the lowest reading during the previous energy shock was 93.7,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
A power purchasing agreement with nuclear energy start-up Helion Energy was flagged as particularly worrisome, given the firm has yet to ever deliver any power.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Indicting Darnell was a worrisome signal that they were willing to threaten and intimidate people.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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