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Ways to Say "somebody alerted the" in English
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Somebody alerted the cops that there was smoke coming from the abandoned studio. You and the woman were rescued.
It means someone informed the police about a possible fire or danger.
From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 25
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reported smoke coming from an abandoned studio to the police.
Usage Scenario
Use this when describing an emergency report or police notification. The sentence is too long and specific for a reusable phrase page.
Better ways to say it
1
Someone alerted the cops.
2
They reported smoke to the police.
3
The police were called about smoke.
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