be alert
Example Sentences
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The price spike happened too recently for the quarterly data to reflect its impact, but investors will be alert for any management commentary and forecasts that address the affect on consumer behavior.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Security Minister Dan Jarvis said people should be "alert and vigilant" but not "alarmed".
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
“We have to be alert to second round effects but there are risks on both sides.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Nvidia earnings ought to quell any major AI fears for now, but investors need to be alert for signs of who will be the winners and the losers.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
"No, I'm trying to go without it. I like to be alert for small changes."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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