on the lookout
Example Sentences
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Jarvis and Sir Keir are also on the lookout for a new armed forces minister, after the bizarre resignation of Al Carns.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Still, investors should be on the lookout for any recommendations regarding the maintenance and operation of Boeing’s flagship 787 jet.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Rio is also still on the lookout for copper assets, which could prove to be expensive, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
According to recordings of dispatch audio from San Diego police reviewed by The Times, dispatchers told officers in the field at approximately 11:05 a.m. to be on the lookout for a “possible terroristic threat.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Henry Reid advised employees to stay on the lookout for spies disguised as Langley Field soldiers and warned of fifth column plants who might coax valuable research from unwitting laboratory employees.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
