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Example Sentences
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With all my senses on high alert, I’d never felt more ready for danger.
From Literature
But he has also expressed frustration at Americans’ extended sour mood about the economy and fixation on high prices.
That means bringing in assets that are low value and selling them on high returns.
From BBC
The match format is loosely based on high school tennis with three doubles lines, one singles line and “friendlies” — ensuring that beginners, alternates and developing players all get playing time.
From Los Angeles Times
“But people are going to be on high alert for any kind of breakdown of social order.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
