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alert

[uh-lurt] / əˈlɜrt /






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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

The office, which is responsible for coordinating during emergencies, was under scrutiny following the alert failures of the Eaton fire, and officials had promised in the aftermath to revamp the small office.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Spoiler alert: That may be bondholders, Social Security recipients, or just about everybody.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

His head was up and his ears alert, his bushy tail curved high over his back.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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