alarm
Example Sentences
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The squad held a meeting to assess their alarming start and discuss how to return to form.
From BBC
The recent fire tragedies in counties Antrim and Down are reminders of how crucial it is to have a functioning smoke alarm.
From BBC
The explosion of the company’s Starship vehicle alarmed airline industry and U.S. government officials, given the effect it had on air travel and because the number of space operations is set to rise.
“After an extensive investigation, the incident was determined to be a false alarm,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times
The feature that annoys me the most is the “check the back seat” alarm that goes off whenever I exit the car, having placed anything in the back, or simply having opened the back door.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.