alerted

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Only two survived, trekking more than 50km across the desert to Assamaka, where they alerted authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Harmon alerted stakeholders, including Aiello, who was immediately concerned about how the wire might affect a herd of bighorn sheep that migrates across the border.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Victims alerted authorities after spotting her working openly as a hairdresser in an upscale neighborhood in central Damascus, where she posted photos of her hairstyles online.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

BP has removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, after the oil major’s board was alerted to “serious concerns” related to governance standards, oversight and conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

In less than an hour, the fence-line telegraph had alerted the whole town that I was in trouble.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam