be alert
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“Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property,” the alert said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
“It’s in Siberia. Unless someone gets on a plane and gets to the U.S., it is low risk. We should be alert but not panicked.”
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
"People should be alert to scammers reusing the data and so knowing details such as phone numbers and car registration numbers," he added.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
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
You had to be alert every minute, just as everyone was alert now, looking at Bailey, wondering what Leon’s next move would be.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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