Learn · Sentences Explaining an Emergency Situation
A child is missing, and we need to alert the authorities.
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A child is missing, and we need to alert the authorities.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting an Emergency
A child is missing; we must alert the authorities immediately.
Giving Instructions
If a child goes missing, you need to alert the authorities right away.
Describing a Situation
There's a missing child, and the police have been notified.
Expressing Concern
I'm worried; a child is missing, and we need to contact the authorities.
Rephrased versions
Formal
A child has been reported missing, necessitating notification of the relevant authorities.
Casual
Hey, a kid's missing, we gotta call the cops.
Simpler English
A child is lost, so we need to tell the police.
Phrases to learn
a child is missing
A child cannot be found.
alert the authorities
To inform the police or other relevant officials.