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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

He broke alertly taking the lead on the far turn but then giving it up before the stretch only to rally back and win the race.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025

But Riley alertly backed up the play and zipped a throw to first that completed the double play.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 9, 2023

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

Jordan looked at him alertly, cheerfully without answering.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald


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