alarm

Example Sentences

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Renewable energy companies, as well as state leaders, have expressed alarm over the administration's stance.

From BBC

The ShakeAlert system that warns about imminent shaking arriving from earthquakes sent a false alarm across California on Thursday morning for a magnitude 5.9 temblor that did not happen.

From Los Angeles Times

But its reputation suffered from alarming mishaps and an accident in California that prompted GM to pull the cars from several markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

With Mariah Carey fully defrosted and mince pies disappearing at an alarming rate, families everywhere are poring over surely the most important item in any household - the Christmas TV listings guide.

From BBC

The fire alarm was set off more than once, disrupting the talk, until security staff advised they move to a higher floor.

From BBC