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alert

[uh-lurt] / əˈlɜrt /






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Araghchi added that their military was “on constant alert for any violation of Iran’s airspace, land or waters.”

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

This is how you raise the alert if you have a suspected case.’

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The company agreed to donate more than 50 plate readers, free of charge for six months, to the wealthy Palisades area, where residents and law enforcement officials were on high alert about potential theft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The latest alert shows that Western officials don’t believe the threat has subsided despite efforts to bring the issue to light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Mother and Father changed then, too—they were always watchful, always barking at me to stay close, keep alert.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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