cause alarm

How high does it have to be to cause alarm?

He didn't move, there was no look on his face to cause alarm.

Anything new is likely to cause alarm or create suspicion.

"If the little amount of information caused alarm, I certainly didn't know about it."

Seeing them united in a cause alarmed the ruling class.

"So far, we have seen no information that would cause alarm," he said.

He had been a little sick, Tom admitted, but nothing to cause alarm.

He did not wish to cause alarm if there was no need, especially when rescue seemed so near.

Because of it, even with nothing else occurring to cause alarm, she could not get back to sleep.

Within the range of his vision there was nothing apparent that might cause alarm.

I know my arrival here is likely to cause alarm."

Because nearly 2,000 employees were being shifted, there was some concern that the move might cause alarm.

And he made a habit of speaking up for his workers when conditions caused alarm.

In fact, one marvels at the factors that seem to cause alarm.

This can cause alarm in the aquarist, who may believe the fish is dead.

She would not elaborate on the inspections, but said nothing was found that caused alarm.

In all, the official said, "nothing stands out on the horizon" to cause alarm.

All this has caused alarm in the third world, particularly among its autocrats.

Finally, I would like to draw your attention to a situation that is causing alarm in the sector.

He had repaired the damage to his makeup so as not to cause alarm in the city.

These developments caused alarm in the highest levels of global economic analysis and planning.

Such a seemingly bleak financial picture would cause alarm in other campaigns.

The word "fire" backstage would cause alarm to either performers or audience.

A sudden disruption in the flow would cause alarm bells to sound.

"We don't want to prejudge this case and cause alarm," he said.