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Discover LudwigThe phrase "alarming sign" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a warning or indication of a potential problem or danger.
Example: "The sudden drop in sales is an alarming sign that we need to reassess our marketing strategy."
Alternatives: "worrying indication" or "concerning signal".
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A rather alarming sign warns of rattlesnakes.
For Andrew Bowers, the most alarming sign came on the morning of Annette's death.
Ipsilateral leg swelling is an alarming sign for the diagnosis of iliac vein stenosis after renal transplantation.
But it was also an alarming sign of a disaster to come.
It was another alarming sign that the people of Europe were splintering off from a political elite intent on centralizing its power base at a European level.
He thinks the capital outflow is not an alarming sign in itself, but just reflects economic worries that are already well-known.
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But there are alarming signs of decay.
Meanwhile, other alarming signs were emerging.
Now, of course, there are alarming signs that the party is about to end.
"Central Asian countries show alarming signs of fast-increasing abuse rates," it says.
But that is precisely what is needed when there are so many alarming signs of overheating (see article).
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