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[noh-tuh-fahy] / ˈnoʊ təˌfaɪ /


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The judge made the decision after an emergency hearing in which she sharply criticized the government for failing to notify the court and the opposing side of its plans until late Friday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Reyes had repeatedly instructed the government to notify the court and preservationists before undertaking significant work at the course.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

"Even if we don't fully understand the situation, we are just going to notify and start working through the sitation collaboratively with the impacted party."

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

For example, if a patient was unable to attend an appointment, a navigator could notify the doctor, arrange a new appointment, or handle administrative tasks that might otherwise fall to clinical staff.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

This Memorandum to notify you of the Circumstance.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

The IRS notifies households of penalties by a written letter sent through the mail.

From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026

Reform UK sources say Farage's team notifies local police forces of his movements when he is travelling, in line with Operation Bridger protocols.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026

The IDN, for instance, has a system to alert trained observers to respond to ICE action, and notifies people based on their proximity to the action.

From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2026

A decades-old agreement with Denmark gives the U.S. the ability to place more military on Greenland, as long as it notifies Copenhagen first.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026

He also notifies the two senior noncommissioned officers to act as platoon leaders if there has been a division into platoons.

From Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training by U. S. War Department

The investigators notified the Mexican army, providing the license plate number.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

He noticed that about 25% of images sent out were being screenshot to be used in AI tools as he is notified when it happens.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

"In the future, we will ensure that any decision to close schools is notified in advance so that parents have sufficient time to prepare," Fadhlina said late on Thursday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

“At this time, L.A. Unified has not been notified of any new or additional enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Justice,” a district statement said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

After a few weeks of this, I notified the authorities that I was not feeling well and would not be going to the quarry.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

However, research released the same day from non-profit Common Sense Media found that ChatGPT still poses an "unacceptable risk" for teens as safety features, including notifying parents of self-harm conversations, often fail.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Hide location: To temporarily shield your location without notifying them, go to Find My > People, select a contact, tap the ellipses and choose Hide Location.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

The case spawned in Nevada, of all places, as the local Gaming Control Board sent a cease-and-desist letter notifying Kalshi that it was violating Nevada statutes and gaming regulations.

From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026

If you do discover an unauthorized charge on your debit card, notifying your bank or credit union within two business days of noticing the fraud caps your maximum liability at $50.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

He turns up in Toronto to give a lecture, at a conference, notifying me in advance with a postcard of a statue of Paul Revere, from Boston: Arrive Sun. 12th.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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