alarmingly

Example Sentences

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The anticipated decrease in heart disease was not substantiated, and, more alarmingly, they cited “excess harm.”

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

However, why England's 2025 progress stalled so dramatically, and why the team regressed so alarmingly, is still unexplained, in public at least.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

That’s an alarmingly high number, but it actually wasn’t enough.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Byrne received two Emmy nominations and a lot of attention for “Damages,” but, as is so often the case, she found herself being offered roles that were alarmingly similar to Ellen.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Penny was not so fortunate, but he held her anyway as the ship’s hull creaked and groaned alarmingly around them, like a cask about to burst.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin