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How to use the word alarmed in a Sentence?

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We are extremely alarmed by the growing threat of antisemitism in this country. These disgusting hate crimes have been occurring at an increasing frequency and are a threat to the fabric of our society. The Jewish community deserves to celebrate their holidays and live in peace without disturbance from hate-filled individuals. We stand by our Jewish brothers and sisters today and every day as they face increasing ignorance and discrimination.

Hussam Ayloush

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1 year ago

We are extremely alarmed by the growing threat of antisemitism in this country. These disgusting hate crimes have been occurring at an increasing frequency and are a threat to the fabric of our society. The Jewish community deserves to celebrate their holidays and live in peace without disturbance from hate-filled individuals. We stand by our Jewish brothers and sisters today and every day as they face increasing ignorance and discrimination.

Hussam Ayloush

added by ayloush
1 year ago

Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment, i want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior.

Ezra Miller

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Women and all people who care about equal rights, even if they're not women, should be angry, alarmed and motivated, reproductive choice, at least protected by the federal constitution, is over, and this ought to be a wake-up call, a motivating call for voters, whether you're a woman or not.

Joe Jaworski

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I kind of froze up to be honest. Put on a smile to de-escalate the situation. Kind of nervous, shocked, alarmed.

Natali Tene

Found on CNN
1 year ago

It all happened so fast and it was happening the whole time, in different parts, i kind of froze up to be honest. Put on a smile to de-escalate the situation. Kind of nervous, shocked, alarmed.

Natali Tene

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I was alarmed. I thought that was not normal, it didn't really seem like something that a kid would do on a test in school.

Kira Pennock

Found on CNN
2 years ago

We were alarmed by the growing conventional wisdom in our party that we should stop talking about Trump -- alarmed by that and what was happening to our country.

Mandy Grunwald

Found on CNN
2 years ago

As a climate scientist, I am particularly alarmed at how extreme heatwaves, such as the one which impacted the Pacific Northwest this summer, are projected to become more common in the future, but right now we have a big opportunity. We can help reduce the severity and frequency of future extreme heatwaves( and overall climate change) by systematically reducing our consumption of fossil fuels.

Zack Labe

Found on CNN
2 years ago

It alarmed everyone when we had to quarantine as quickly as we did.

Superintendent Choate

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I ’m alarmed if I ’m the judge, i ’m going to find out ASAP if there are things we need reviewed or corrected, for the court to see if there are not human rights violations.

Sarah Wentz

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I am alarmed by the amount of Americans that think it’s perfectly okay for the government to force an experimental vaccine on citizens. Very disturbed.

Jordan Poyer

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

We’ve gotten spoiled because we’ve seen the Moderna and Pfizer numbers. I know people are going to be alarmed, but 60% efficacy against the new variant is acceptable.

Amesh Adalja

Found on Reuters
3 years ago

At the moment we are not alarmed about that, we are somewhat more concerned about a South African variant.

Francis Collins

Found on Reuters
3 years ago

I am alarmed by what appears to not only be multiple violations of both the State and Federal Constitutions, but also blatant government overreach by the school system, for anyone to conclude that a student's home is now school property because of connectivity through video conferencing is absurd... It is ludicrous for this All-American kid to be punished for taking responsible actions just as it is for his parents to be accused of neglect.

Jeff Landry

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Until a suitable alternative is developed, we should instead devote greater attention toward civics and ensuring students understand our democratic processes and how they can be involved, i'm also alarmed that people continue to display symbols of hate, such as the recent display of the Confederate flag in Evanston.

State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford

Found on CNN
3 years ago

One should have been alarmed... Clemens Toennies started testing, Clemens Toennies identified more and more cases, Clemens Toennies identified infection herds and Clemens Toennies put some kind of measures to stop the spread, but altogether, Clemens Toennies failed to control the outbreak.

Martin Stuermer

Found on CNN
3 years ago

From that point of view, it was done too late, one should have been alarmed... Clemens Toennies started testing, Clemens Toennies identified more and more cases, Clemens Toennies identified infection herds and Clemens Toennies put some kind of measures to stop the spread, but altogether, Clemens Toennies failed to control the outbreak.

Martin Stuermer

Found on CNN
3 years ago

We are alarmed that in 2019 the killings of women human rights defenders increased close to 50%, the quick and effective implementation of a comprehensive program of guarantees for women leaders and women human rights defenders could be an important tool for prevention and protection against murders and attacks.

Alberto Brunori

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

We are concerned by The Post's unwillingness to be transparent about this issue, and alarmed by the implication that reporters will be penalized for talking about any topic not on their beat.

The Post Guild

Found on CNN
4 years ago

I'm highly alarmed that someone would feel that way and that would take these significant steps to attack an innocent person, a godly person, at Bethel AME Church ', one of the most sacred things our society has left.

Chief Jay Parrish

Found on CNN
4 years ago

In short, I believe the clinical community is recognizing that ADHD is not just a disorder of childhood and we can not turn a blind eye to its negative outcomes, i was encouraged by the fact that the recognition of ADHD in adults is increasing and disparities decreasing, though alarmed by the substantial work still needed to remove such disparities.

Michael Milham

Found on CNN
4 years ago

Cesarean delivery results in fewer bacteria in the baby's gut being like its mother's. This is not known to be harmful and mothers who need a caesarean should not be alarmed. The further effects of this in long term health need to be evaluated.

Andrew Shennan

Found on CNN
4 years ago

If you or a loved one is vaping, please stop. The recent deaths across our country, combined with hundreds of reported lung injury cases continue to intensify. I'm extremely alarmed for the health and safety of Kansans who are using vaping products and urge them to stop until we can determine the cause of vaping related lung injuries and death.

Lee Norman

Found on CNN
4 years ago

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