on the alert
Example Sentences
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In response to the floods, the worst in 30 years, authorities were on the alert, reinforcing earthen barriers and preparing to evacuate if needed.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Also be on the alert for any signs your financial adviser is sure we’re in—or not in—a bubble.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Motorists have also been warned to be on the alert for scammers posing as car finance lenders offering fake compensation.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The intelligence community is on the alert for spies looking to penetrate America’s commercial space sector through cyberattacks and strategic investments to gain access to critical networks.
From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2023
Florida felt crabby and unsettled, as if it were her responsibility to stay on the alert.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
