on alert
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The US has warned it citizens against travelling to Kenya, while neighbouring countries such as Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia are also on alert.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Judges in the district are on alert for similar concerns that might arise in jury trials, said Sean Lewis, a court spokesman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 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
It’s a fine line because, yes, you may have good reason to be on alert if you hear more stories of your mother giving a neighbor thousands of dollars for doing a relatively menial job.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
There’s something a little off about the sheriff; I don’t think he’s been drinking, but his insistence has an undercurrent that puts me on alert.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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