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notification

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


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Millions of people's mobile phones lit up and bleeped with a "severe alert" notification on Friday which said there was a "very high risk of wildfires nationally".

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

The FAA review said it wasn’t clear whether the garbled transmission on Aug. 4 was Marine One’s three-minute notification.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

"Even getting a birth notification from the hospital requires information that doesn't exist," says Amira, explaining that she is unable to provide any details about the child's father.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Olivier Stewart, 38, had to leave Merignac with his wife and young children after receiving an emergency notification.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

There are eight notification messages from people posting on the Facebook page she doesn’t even use anymore.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

Acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas said Monday that notifications for new ingredients are mandatory, but it was unclear how the government would enforce compliance.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Instead, call the number on the back of your Medicare Advantage insurance card and ask about changes to your coverage, and check your email for notifications as well.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

They allege that multiple features were designed to keep minors hooked, particularly infinite scrolling, excessive notifications and "like" counts.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Sanih points out how her "phone is always getting notifications and sometimes I just want to be outside, blissfully listening to music".

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

I touch its screen; there are no new notifications.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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