alarm
Example Sentences
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But its reputation suffered from alarming mishaps and an accident in California that prompted GM to pull the cars from several markets.
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
Her family grew increasingly alarmed, but Schmidt refused to use a walker or a cane, blaming the falls on outside causes like uneven ground.
“The most frequent calls we had last night due to the power outages was people stuck in elevators and fire alarms going off,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
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