alertness
Example Sentences
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Here, the very irregularity of the interior environment, including the concrete surfaces — richer and more textured than I expected — heightened my alertness.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
And more serious concerns such as a stroke need to be ruled out when dizziness or vertigo is accompanied by severe imbalance, double vision, slurred speech, weakness, numbness, trouble walking or decreased alertness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Some did their exercises at times to match their body clock chronotype - the natural predisposition to morning or evening alertness - while others did the opposite.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
These chemicals play key roles in motivation, attention, alertness, and stress regulation.
From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026
I proceeded with exceptional alertness and deliberation, not only to preserve my life but also to give him the right signal.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
