alarmist

Example Sentences

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On the competitive threat from Chinese AI models, she pushed back against alarmist framing while acknowledging security considerations.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

That sounds alarmist viewed from the energy-independent U.S., where gasoline prices are the most visible clue something is wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

My tone may sound alarmist, but it’s my attempt to be realistic, especially based on the number of letters I receive from and about stepmothers in this column.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

On his Facebook page, he is known for dispassionate detail rather than alarmist hype.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

“I don’t want to be an alarmist, but I know of nothing humans can do to return the moon to its orbit.”

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer