alerted

Example Sentences

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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

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

The woman, who was not identified, had been traveling with family members, who alerted the crew of the incident, Julie Leonardi, a spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Line, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Legend has it that monks baking pretzels in a basement bakery heard noises below them and alerted the rest of the city of an impending invasion.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

She alerted, nodded, then smiled, and he gave her a cookie.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen