alerted

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Authorities say that, before they were killed, they slowed the shooters, sent out a warning and alerted police, allowing dozens of schoolchildren inside the mosque to scramble for safety.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

Seeing a ferry headed nearby, Greg Friedman, owner of the yacht and a board member of the Marine Mammal Center, reported the whale sighting to the Coast Guard, which alerted nearby vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Alvarez reported the issue to his supervisor Soheil Katel, who alerted the district’s Office of Inspector General.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"I went to the Chrysanthemum Teahouse early this morning, but Madam Claire turned me away. Princess Sophia alerted all the teahouses to refuse service to me."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton