be on the lookout
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The self-declared modern-day Miss Marple warned Kenny to be on the lookout for anyone acting differently, reasoning that "if you're suddenly a traitor, you're going to be a bit on high alert".
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
County health officials urged people to be on the lookout for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat and confusion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Last quarter, the Gemini app had over 750 million monthly active users, and investors will be on the lookout for more signs of increased adoption in the beginning of 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
Haleon will, nonetheless, be on the lookout for opportunities, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
He prayed that Lucky Girl had the sense to be on the lookout.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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