be on alert
Example Sentences
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It’s a fine line because, yes, you may have good reason to be on alert if you hear more stories of your mother giving a neighbor thousands of dollars for doing a relatively menial job.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
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
A Glendale nurse practitioner is warning area residents to be on alert for a mountain lion that attacked and dragged away her dog Monday evening just outside her home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
Lately, I felt like I always had to be on alert for the next raccoon invasion.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
