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on high

ADJECTIVE
overhead
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That was clearly not the case this quarter, but we remain on high alert.”

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

An Israeli military official said the army remained on high alert and was monitoring the situation after the US admiral announced the destroyed Iranian boats and shot-down missiles.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Low-cost carriers rely on high customer volume to turn a profit, which has become harder to come by as the war dampens travel demand.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Travelers need to be on high alert for airline notifications and carefully rebook or cancel directly with the airline or the travel agent who booked the trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Like they were on high alert or something.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers




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