alerted

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, a school resource deputy was alerted to a fight between two students just off the school campus at 3:47 p.m., said Deirdre Vickers, spokesperson for the sheriff’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

He also alerted subscribers to the Crashes of 1927 and 1928.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Ofcom said it acted quickly after being alerted to the new site by the Samaritans charity, and it was blocked again.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The first person who died developed symptoms on April 6, according to the UN health agency which said it was alerted on Saturday.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

She must have been alerted by all the sniffling and shuddering.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood