The problem of abused and neglected monkeys is becoming alarmingly common.

Wood smoke was alarmingly common, given that most of the houses were timbered.

But shareholders have been unable or unwilling to effect boardroom change, and compensation excesses have become alarmingly common.

But anecdotal evidence suggests that errors may be alarmingly common.

The issue has now grown alarmingly common.

Translation errors were found to be "alarmingly common" in a study published yesterday that examined communication between pediatricians and parents who did not speak English.

Coronary heart disease, which can eventually lead to a heart attack, is alarmingly common in women.

Because the country's traditional strength is in manufacturing, which can be done anywhere, such migration is turning out to be alarmingly common.

So does Senator Bob Dole, and it is becoming alarmingly common to use the two words together when criticizing television and other popular media.

It became alarmingly common for a general to prolong his Imperium by using the army to influence the senate and consolidate his power.