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

Most alarmingly, courts have wielded the statute to crush lawsuits that accuse social media companies of negligently providing a defective product.

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

It is also alarmingly common in the lives of younger women - 45% of women aged 18 to 24 report this experience, compared to 15% of men in the same age range.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

As soon as the possibility arose that much more water was involved, the number of potential DNA models alarmingly increased.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson