false alarm
Example Sentences
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Nothing was found, and the call was dismissed as a false alarm.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Doubts about the current bull market have started to creep in following Friday’s tech stock wipeout, but this wouldn’t be the first false alarm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
This misinterpretation activates the cell's innate immune system, creating a false alarm that can lead to inflammation and disease.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026
Historical records reveal there were several close calls in the early ’80s, including the 1983 Soviet nuclear false alarm that could have triggered a nuclear war.
From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2026
Absurdly, I found myself hoping it was a false alarm.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
