alerted

Example Sentences

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Victims alerted authorities after spotting her working openly as a hairdresser in an upscale neighborhood in central Damascus, where she posted photos of her hairstyles online.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

They were briefly repelled by a security guard, who along with two other victims in the parking lot, alerted people at the center and police to the attack, saving lives.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

He said Sally Jones had alerted him to the damage.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The WHO has said it was alerted to the emergence of a highly lethal disease on May 5, with the first positive Ebola test on May 15.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The ladies of the church auxiliary, alerted to my return by the superintendent’s wife, swoop down on me within the hour.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen