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alert

[uh-lurt] / əˈlɜrt /






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He told the Associated Press news agency that the hospital was on "general alert".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Your friend may be able to add an alert to her mother’s bank account, notifying the bank of any named person or bad actor who should never have access to their account.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Coast Guard’s San Francisco station, where mariners can report whale sightings to alert vessel operators in an effort to try to prevent more collisions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

That morning, high ozone levels led Texas regulators to issue an air-quality alert for the city and surrounding areas, which also includes refineries and chemical plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I am on full alert when I hear them mention Rania or Xander.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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