alarmed

Example Sentences

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Their findings, detailed in a new report shared exclusively with The Wall Street Journal, have both surprised and alarmed officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Even when pressed on the potential impact of a "quagmire" scenario in the Gulf that would curtail oil and jet fuel exports for several more months, executives did not appear overly alarmed.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

However, Pasadena officials wanted to ensure the public is not alarmed by any loud noises especially given increased sensitivities during election week, Derderian said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

China's food delivery sector is characterised by competition so fierce that it has alarmed the authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Well, it was too bad we alarmed him, but then, it wasn’t like we thought we were doing this in front of J. Edgar Hoover, either,” said Francis.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt