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.