on alert
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Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's minister for economy, trade and industry, said Friday that Tokyo had been "on alert" to the risk to Japanese interests in Russia.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
PARIS—France was on alert for renewed violence Saturday as protesters prepared to take to the streets across the country, a week after demonstrations against the rising cost of living descended into widespread rioting and looting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
But cyber security experts have warned users to change passwords as a precaution and be on alert for suspicious activity.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
With a strong El Niño increasing the odds of big storms this fall and winter, California is on alert for possible flooding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
The last day of fifth grade, Cat was on alert.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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