alerted

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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

When he realized his name and photo were being misused, he alerted the FBI and FTC.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Then, in the spring of 1995, a whole other thing happened: A local man, Steve Walker, alerted Raynella Leath that his ex-wife had an affair with Ed Dossett while he was alive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

In others, Daszak alerted Morens that batches of EcoHealth emails had been “FOIAed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Grandpa alerted the nearest village, who arrived with their witch doctor.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba