Example Sentences

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Governments have wasted no time in implementing preventative and emergency measures to stretch supplies and cushion the price shock but worryingly, she finds that signs of physical tightening are already apparent.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

They’ll first need to look past a worryingly high level of market volatility, nearly all of it linked to Iran war headlines and the Persian Gulf region.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

While sports analytics and data experts Opta place their chances of relegation at just 4.84%, worryingly for Spurs supporters their team have collected just 0.67 points per game since defeating Everton on 26 October.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

New Zealand’s economy is showing signs of recovery, but the rebound has yet to lower the unemployment rate, which remains worryingly elevated at 5.4%, its highest level since 2015.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

You could just shake or nod,” he added hastily as Dobby’s head tilted worryingly close to the wall again.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling