alerted

Example Sentences

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Ofcom said it acted quickly after being alerted to the new site by the Samaritans charity, and it was blocked again.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Alvarez reported the issue to his supervisor Soheil Katel, who alerted the district’s Office of Inspector General.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

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

The spike in complaints is so severe that many states and legal organizations have alerted the public about them.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Charles opened his enormous eyes, as sign that he’d heard his sister’s threat, but otherwise didn’t look especially alerted.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger