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[noh-tuh-fahy] / ˈnoʊ təˌfaɪ /


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TikTok will also limit children's accounts being discovered by adults, and notify parents to any "suspicious interactions" between teen users and adult users.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

The message said her servicer would receive a file once a month with accounts to wipe out and that her servicer would notify her when her loan discharge was processed, according to the complaint.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Where ads are identified as illegal, it said it may notify platforms and law enforcement.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

The state also required all schools to administer state-approved screening for reading difficulties three times a year, from kindergarten to third grade, and to immediately notify parents when children fell below benchmarks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

I must remember to inform labs that have received animal shipments from us to notify the C.D.C. if any unusual animal deaths occur.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

The IRS notifies households of penalties by a written letter sent through the mail.

From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026

The IDN, for instance, has a system to alert trained observers to respond to ICE action, and notifies people based on their proximity to the action.

From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2026

She said the company requires patients to sign up for automatic refills and notifies them before each shipment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 27, 2025

Telsa vehicles come with advanced technology that tracks vehicles, notifies users when things like the trunk is open and are also outfitted with a slew of cameras as part of its Sentry Mode systems.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2025

When the situation is clear to her that the receiver is off the hook, or that the circuit is closed without anybody being at the receiver end, she notifies the wire-captain or chief-operator.

From Whispering Wires by Henry Leverage

“The information accessed included aggregate health statistics and internal file names. We notified the organizations and are providing technical information to support their investigations and help address potential security vulnerabilities.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Hampshire Police were notified of the incident during the match and launched an investigation immediately afterwards, but this has been concluded.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

For instance, you can ask to be notified when transactions over a certain dollar amount are made, or when any purchases or withdrawals occur.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

The passenger’s family and companions were notified, the announcement said, and local authorities were going to continue the search.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Increasingly anxious, the chimp began to shriek and to slam the door shut repeatedly—with a deafening clang each time—until the keeper, notified by a visitor, hurried over to remedy the situation.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

A family almost missed out on a £1m lottery jackpot after unknowingly ignoring calls and emails notifying them that they had won.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

If you do discover an unauthorized charge on your debit card, notifying your bank or credit union within two business days of noticing the fraud caps your maximum liability at $50.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

Initially, the model degraded responses to some questions about AI development without notifying users.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Under California law, leaving the scene of a property-damage-only collision without exchanging information or notifying authorities can result in misdemeanor penalties if charges are filed.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

Lillian spent a full, enervating day on the telephone notifying a staggering number of relatives on both sides of the family.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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