alerted

Example Sentences

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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

They were briefly repelled by a security guard, who, along with two other victims in the parking lot, alerted people at the center and police to the attack, saving lives.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

He said Sally Jones had alerted him to the damage.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The flock of geese fanned out across the island and alerted everyone that the poison tide was coming.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown