alert

Example Sentences

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There was no immediate link made with the war in the Middle East, but Israeli and US diplomatic missions in the region and elsewhere are on heightened alert for any attacks against them.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Parts of the west Highlands, Argyll and the Western Isles saw heavy snow after the forecaster issued a yellow alert.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert Wednesday for the frozen, fully cooked, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

"The improvement we saw is clinically meaningful. These workers were able to stay awake and alert throughout a full eight-hour shift, which has real implications for performance, safety, and quality of life," Czeisler said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“I’d be grateful for that. But first I need to alert the authorities that my children are alone on Magpie Island.”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret