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

When he realized his name and photo were being misused, he alerted the FBI and FTC.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

The asthma was under control, but the doctor alerted me to something else—Malia’s body mass index, a measure of health that factors together height, weight, and age, was beginning to creep up.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama