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alert

[uh-lurt] / əˈlɜrt /






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Edward, according to his testimony, had gone to bed around 11 p.m. and slept through the text alert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

He even hired professional pickpockets to attend a team dinner to take phones and wallets from players, to teach them to stay alert.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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

Now more alert than he had been downstairs, Garfield spoke calming words to his son.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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