alarm
noun
a sudden fear or distressing suspense caused by an awareness of danger; apprehension; fright.
has been alarming
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present perfect progressiveof alarm (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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"The fall of industry stalwarts in China's property space has been alarming, to say the least," said Fiona Kwok, Asian Fixed Income portfolio manager, First Sentier Investors.
From Reuters ● Sep. 27, 2023
"The lack of clarity has been alarming and staggering."
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2023
For some experts, the toll wrought by this H5N1 strain on wild birds — it has struck more than 100 species so far — has been alarming and unprecedented in its depth and breadth.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2022
He said it has been alarming to watch people’s adherence to public health precautions like social distancing suddenly go out the window when California moved forward with a dramatic reopening June 15.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2021
She has been alarming you with some evil foretellings!
From Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt
