alert
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In response to the floods, the worst in 30 years, authorities were on the alert, reinforcing earthen barriers and preparing to evacuate if needed.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Sturgeon told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg: "I reject completely the notion that people were trying to alert the party to the kind of behaviour that Peter pled guilty to on Monday."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The GPS unit sends an alert to a monitoring crew that can quickly respond to tag and release the animal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The GPS unit sends an alert to a monitoring crew that can quickly respond to tag and release the animal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Instantly I’m on high alert, and I scramble to catch up.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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