alarmed
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The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Nadeau, who lives in Belleville, Ill., wound up buying the hard drive at the lower price his wife found using her phone, but he was alarmed by the experience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Ebola’s rapid advance in Congo, and its appearance elsewhere, has alarmed global health authorities, prompting some to impose stern measures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
"We are alarmed by the continued deadly drone strikes across the country that are killing civilians, including children, and that are disrupting essential services," UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Monday, external.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
She was alarmed by how feverish his skin felt.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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