alerted

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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

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

From Salon • May 2, 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

Even as we approached it, a priest emerged, no doubt alerted by the child.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi