apprised of

Example Sentences

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Collins recently reached two years without a drink — something he was apprised of by his assistant, who marked the occasion by bringing him a “2” balloon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Or, “I am following the guidelines of the trust and keeping little Laura’s parents apprised of all actions. If you want to discuss it, you should ask them.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

The U.S. military was kept apprised of the operation, according to people involved in her escape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

So, the thinking goes, Waltz probably had both Goldberg and Greer’s numbers in his phone and, meaning to keep Greer apprised of an imminent development relevant to his job, accidentally added the wrong “JG.”

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2025

I’d been keeping Lettie and Ruthanne apprised of the latest goings-on in Miss Sadie’s stories, and our conversation generally revolved around Manifest in its earlier and more exciting times.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool