alarmed

Example Sentences

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Nadella at the time called it "a virus," with Silicon Valley alarmed by online security incidents triggered by the autonomous agents.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

White working-class and precarious middle-class voters were alarmed not only at the upending of the racial caste system but also at what they saw as an unraveling of society in general.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Security Minister Dan Jarvis said people should be "alert and vigilant" but not "alarmed".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

His behavior has alarmed free speech advocates, including the FCC’s lone Democratic appointee Anna Gomez, who noted that early station renewal reviews are exceedingly rare and largely futile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The loud rapping awoke the farmer, who was alarmed at being wakened in the middle of the night.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson