alarmed

Example Sentences

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While low early Democratic voter turnout alarmed party leaders, it increased in the lead-up to the primary.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

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

Yet Banda's residents sound less alarmed than many climate scientists.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Kennedy has also drawn sustained criticism for vaccine-related positions that have alarmed public health officials.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

The commotion of the other animals made him jump with every sound, alarmed by anything in a world he didn’t understand.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri