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alarm

[uh-lahrm] / əˈlɑrm /




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Scientists have long been sounding the alarm, warning that cell phone addiction is associated with shortened attention spans, sleep problems and anxiety.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

In a Fox Business interview last fall, Warsh signaled alarm that without the right leaders, the Fed wouldn’t make that bold call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Coming from the mouth of an associate justice of the Supreme Court, those words — and their implications — are jaw-dropping and cause for alarm.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Naindeep Singh and other community members have approached Fresno police and federal agents to raise the alarm about the extortion attempts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

She said she always worried about him, but this was more than worry; it was alarm.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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