alert

Example Sentences

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There was no immediate link made with the war in the Middle East, but Israeli and US diplomatic missions in the region and elsewhere are on heightened alert for any attacks against them.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

"The improvement we saw is clinically meaningful. These workers were able to stay awake and alert throughout a full eight-hour shift, which has real implications for performance, safety, and quality of life," Czeisler said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

An officer also noted that Woods was "extremely alert and talkative" and had "hiccups during the entire investigation".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He was alert enough the night before his death to say goodbye to his daughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s a way of saying, “Be alert for the unexpected.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield