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
Each one had a task — some were on lookout, others would put up ribbons, some would work on the flag and others would draw the mural.
From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2022
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
A pair of llamas sat outside on lookout for predators in his absence, ready to sound the alarm if one of the wolves or coyotes in the area approached.
From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2016
It’s only large enough to hold one, maybe two crewmen on lookout.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
