alerted
Example Sentences
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A hiker alerted authorities on 28 May to the remains in Carson National Forest.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
But on Tuesday a gardener spotted the device and alerted the police, causing all of her neighbours on Dowson Road, Norwich, to be evacuated.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
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
BP has removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, after the oil major’s board was alerted to “serious concerns” related to governance standards, oversight and conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“Marine 657. Good luck. Crash crew alerted and ready.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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