alertly

Example Sentences

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The filly broke alertly and stayed near the front before going to the lead in midstretch.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

But Yip alertly grabs her first chance to reverse the game’s flow after 29.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024

Arsenal recovered and went close when Frida Maanum's powerful strike was beaten over the crossbar by Laws, and substitute Victoria Pelova's close-range strike was alertly blocked by Gemma Bonner.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2023

Beniers alertly shoved Alex Newhook out of the way just as the puck came toward him, then one-timed it in behind Georgiev to give his team new life in a game tied 3-3.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2023

They made their way back to the spies, who were sitting alertly by the knife, packs on their backs.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman