alarm

Example Sentences

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Gifts here should improve daily life: nicer linens, a staycation, or an upgraded alarm clock to make hitting snooze more pleasant.

From The Wall Street Journal

The image of Perez, the sources said, was clearly visible and caused alarm among several supervisors, who reported it up the chain of command.

From Los Angeles Times

So rather than choosing between the two, she sets her alarm at 05:30 GMT most mornings to make the four-hour round trip to the office.

From BBC

Japan will switch the world's largest nuclear power plant back on next week, after a glitch with an alarm forced the suspension of its first restart since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

From Barron's

Anything perceived as cuts would alarm many involved in the APPG, a group that is keen to influence Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson as her department prepares the reforms.

From BBC