alarming

Example Sentences

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"It is alarming that militants, with coordinated manpower and strategic acumen, have now reached the provincial capital," he added.

From Barron's

But despite the bustle in this West Sussex Asda, the chain has been losing ground to rivals at an alarming rate.

From BBC

When he returned for a second interim spell after Wilfried Nancy's tumultuous and brief reign, the ship was taking on water at an alarming rate.

From BBC

These tiny animals are disappearing at alarming rates, and their loss can have outsized consequences for biodiversity.

From Science Daily

The risk becomes even more alarming over shorter periods.

From Science Daily