alertness
Example Sentences
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Using the bathroom and ordering from a menu are tasks that require all his alertness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
In a small study on people with insomnia, when they were given a false negative sleep score, those individuals reported sleepiness and fatigue, as well as lower levels of alertness and clear thinking.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
“She is eating on her own, her energy and alertness have noticeably improved, and she has become much more feisty during feedings.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
In the short term, caffeine may temporarily increase blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar and alertness.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
Other inmates slumped listlessly, staring at the floor or the ceiling, but Richard always had the same quality of alertness.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
