alerted

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

From Salon • May 2, 2026

In Africa, after poachers kill a protected animal for its tusks, or its organs, or its hide, wardens are often alerted to the illegal activity by the kettles of vultures circling overhead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

They waded or crept in one after another while the horrible clucking continued and overhead the swallows, alerted to a feast of insects, dipped and soared.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen