alerted

Example Sentences

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Other parents, alerted by the school that Iran was under attack, also converged on the school.

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

Legend has it that monks baking pretzels in a basement bakery heard noises below them and alerted the rest of the city of an impending invasion.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

“Marine 657. Good luck. Crash crew alerted and ready.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy