grow alarmed

Frequency: 6.78.8 per million words

Suggests a gradual increase in worry or fear.

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Examples (10)

  • She began to grow alarmed when she realized how late it was.
  • As the hours passed, the parents grew increasingly alarmed.
  • Investors grew alarmed as the stock market continued its downward spiral.
  • Scientists are growing alarmed at the rapid melting of the polar ice caps.
  • Hearing the unexplained noises from downstairs, he started to grow alarmed.
  • The public grew alarmed by the escalating political tensions.
  • She grew a little alarmed when the rash didn't disappear after a week.
  • The project manager grew alarmed at the lack of progress.
  • I couldn't help but grow alarmed as I read the cryptic warning note.
  • We will grow alarmed if we don't hear from them soon.