be alert
Example Sentences
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The US government has urged Americans across the Middle East to be alert and ready to leave "should there be escalation" in the region.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
MLB rules stipulate that batters must be alert and engaged with the pitcher when the clock reaches eight seconds or else they will receive a strike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Security Minister Dan Jarvis said people should be "alert and vigilant" but not "alarmed".
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
But policymakers will be alert to signs that the energy shock is spilling over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
"No, I'm trying to go without it. I like to be alert for small changes."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
