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alarming

[uh-lahr-ming] / əˈlɑr mɪŋ /


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Natural disaster losses worldwide dropped sharply to $224 billion in 2025, reinsurer Munich Re said Tuesday, but warned of a still "alarming" picture of extreme weather events likely driven by climate change.

From Barron's

Natural disaster losses worldwide dropped sharply to $224 billion in 2025, reinsurer Munich Re said Tuesday, but warned of a still "alarming" picture of extreme weather events likely driven by climate change.

From Barron's

Chief Justice John Roberts warned in his annual report a year ago about an alarming rise in attacks on judges.

From The Wall Street Journal

The union called the incidents "alarming" and called for the release of 23 media workers who remain in detention in the country.

From BBC

Modella said tough trading conditions and "alarming" low Christmas trading left both in a "vulnerable" position.

From BBC