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
For now, forecasters warned the Leeward Islands, where the Caribbean and Atlantic join, to be on the alert.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2023
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
My advice is: be on the alert to avoid surprises.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
