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alert

[uh-lurt] / əˈlɜrt /






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The warning is the second-highest of three levels of alert, with people being told to evacuate immediately from coastal regions and riverside areas and move to higher ground or an evacuation building.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Economists have been alert to signs of broader inflationary pressures since the war in Iran began driving up energy prices last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

When medication management cannot be handled with simple pill organizers, high-tech devices are available that dispense medications at preprogrammed times and alert caregivers or family members when a dose is missed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

On days when participants felt more mentally alert, they were more likely to set goals and complete them, whether tackling schoolwork or everyday tasks like making dinner.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Captain Prince was on deck now, grim-jawed, alert.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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