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
The Met had earlier promised an increased police presence in response to the protest, adding officers would be "alert to any behaviour that crosses the line from protest into criminality".
From BBC • Mar. 28, 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
"We are hopeful we can do this through diplomacy, although we can't be 100% sure," he reflected, adding Iran has "to be alert so we are not surprised".
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
After all, he knows his name has been in the papers—he must be alert to the possibility of people trying to get stories on him or information from him.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
