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notification

[noh-tuh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌnoʊ tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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New York's official emergency notification system did not describe the incident but said people should avoid the area and "expect traffic delays, road closures, mass transit disruptions & emergency personnel near Penn Station."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He added that his first notification on his phone had told him to update a long list of apps, which left him "overwhelmed with emotion".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Investors get a push notification every time the agent makes a trade and can see a real-time activity feed in the Robinhood app.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

While a user can’t spend beyond the amount loaded on the card, critics say receiving a notification that they’ve been reimbursed immediately after a purchase can mimic the feeling of gambling and alter spending behavior.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The messages were time-stamped a couple of minutes ago, which meant the buzzing I’d felt had been the second notification.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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