alertness
Example Sentences
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She kept jurors, lawyers and media on a strict schedule, with only two twenty-minute breaks per day and no lunch time to ensure maximum alertness.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Studies show that doses as low as 40mg-60mg may improve mood and alertness in middle-aged adults who normally consume little or no caffeine.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
Here, the very irregularity of the interior environment, including the concrete surfaces — richer and more textured than I expected — heightened my alertness.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
And more serious concerns such as a stroke need to be ruled out when dizziness or vertigo is accompanied by severe imbalance, double vision, slurred speech, weakness, numbness, trouble walking or decreased alertness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
I proceeded with exceptional alertness and deliberation, not only to preserve my life but also to give him the right signal.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
