alarmed
Example Sentences
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If the viral kids’ anti-aging brand Lil’ Retinol alarmed you on social media lately, don’t worry: It was just a publicity stunt for Frida’s new “age-appropriate” personal care line for 6-to-11-year-olds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Americans appear increasingly alarmed by the technology,with 7 in 10 polled in March opposing local construction of data centers that power AI technology, according to a Gallup survey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Leaving her flat, still alarmed by what she saw, she met a neighbour, a doctor who worked at a nearby hospital, St Vincent's.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The article—by reporters Jonathan Swan, Adam Entous, and Maggie Haberman—adds that those commanders are alarmed by how much the war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, including long-range missiles and interceptors to thwart air attacks.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Did she know?—had she heard any thing about her, since their being at Randalls?—he felt much anxiety—he must confess that the nature of her complaint alarmed him considerably.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
