alarming

Example Sentences

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The pilot program, called Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets, is a joint effort by the DMV and California Highway Patrol to reverse the alarming rise in traffic fatalities, according to the California State Transportation Agency.

From Los Angeles Times

“That is a trend that is alarming,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Detroit had to win both their remaining games to stand a chance of making the play-offs, but went out with an alarming whimper in a 23-10 defeat in Minnesota.

From BBC

But its reputation suffered from alarming mishaps and an accident in California that prompted GM to pull the cars from several markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

With Mariah Carey fully defrosted and mince pies disappearing at an alarming rate, families everywhere are poring over surely the most important item in any household - the Christmas TV listings guide.

From BBC