alerted
Example Sentences
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She’d alerted White House medical staff after one especially disrupted sleep, she says, and trusted her husband would be examined and treated—but the issues persisted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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
A survivor who had managed to escape alerted the authorities about those still trapped, according to reports.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Miedecke alerted authorities to the potential of fraud, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Soon the rhythmic thud of hoofbeats on earth alerted them that another carriage approached.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
