alerted
Example Sentences
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As he fled the officers, he alerted his friends at home, who called 911.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Nevada Department of Wildlife was alerted of the attack just before 10 a.m., said Kenzie Margiott, a spokesperson for the agency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The company said it alerted the collection agency in question as well as the credit bureaus to the mistake.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
Hospitals in the territory had been alerted, to provide any needed medical attention, it added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
Grandpa alerted the nearest village, who arrived with their witch doctor.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
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