111.   The firings initially caused alarm in Taiwan, but left no casualties and were eventually dismissed in Taipei as an empty threat.

112.   The firings initially caused alarm on the island but left no casualties and were eventually dismissed in Taipei as mere sabre-rattling.

113.   The ideas have caused alarm among countries like Italy who fear tougher conditions may permanently exclude them from monetary union.

114.   The ideas have caused alarm among countries like Italy, which fear tougher conditions may permanently exclude them from monetary union.

115.   The military cooperation accord has caused alarm in the Middle East, notably in Syria.