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alert

[uh-lurt] / əˈlɜrt /






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California Highway Patrol issued an alert around 7:30 a.m. that the intersection is closed in all directions for six hours.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

That morning, high ozone levels led Texas regulators to issue an air-quality alert for the city and surrounding areas, which also includes refineries and chemical plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In Nice, a publicly accessible information platform with interactive maps also allows users to find evacuation zones, routes and instructions to follow in the event of an alert.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Lithuania's president and prime minister were forced to take shelter on Tuesday, when a drone alert caused the capital Vilnius to come to a standstill.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

With all my senses on high alert, I’d never felt more ready for danger.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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