be on alert
Example Sentences
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German forecasters said parts of the country needed to be on alert for thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain over the weekend.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
The IMF chief said regulators should be on alert for any signs of instability in the financial system as a consequence of the conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Anyone playing in the already-volatile small-cap arena should be on alert to avoid getting burned.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
Dog owners may need to be on alert for a disease many have never heard of — anaplasmosis, spread by the same tick that transmits Lyme disease.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2025
Lately, I felt like I always had to be on alert for the next raccoon invasion.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
