The percentage scoring at the bottom level remained distressingly high.

When ARF is severe enough to require dialysis, in-hospital mortality rates are distressingly high, in excess of 50% in most published studies.

The demon of a joyrider who operated the accursed device jerked a lever and up we soared at a distressingly high rate of speed.

"Go away?" she practically yelled, keeping her voice at a distressingly high level.