alerted

Example Sentences

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They found the vessel in a cave near the island of Lefkada on Thursday and alerted the coast guard, which then towed it to the nearby port of Vasiliki.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

It was Seward’s words that alerted those who had been coached by Parcell through the years to break out their pitchforks and come to his rescue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The first person who died developed symptoms on April 6, according to the UN health agency which said it was alerted on Saturday.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Employees have been alerted they are being let go.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

She quickly alerted our parents, and my uncle went to investigate.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi