on lookout
Example Sentences
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The soldier, who oversaw more than 100 others on lookout patrols from a hotel in South Texas, spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2022
If a bear comes through a campsite, it’s important to stay on lookout for the animal to return, said Greg Lemon, spokesperson for the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2021
I love watching dancers warm up and am always on lookout for “mistakes” they make.
From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2021
The burner phone that police say Alfred was using on lookout called again, this time for 1 minute and 47 seconds.
From Reuters ● Apr. 17, 2018
John and I rotated watch duties every few minutes with Dri or JoJo, two on lookout, one on break.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
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