heightened alert

Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words

A state of increased watchfulness or readiness.

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Examples (20)

  • Following the intelligence report, border patrols were placed on heightened alert.
  • The security forces were placed on heightened alert following the incident.
  • The recent outbreak has put hospitals in a state of heightened alert.
  • Airports across the country remain on heightened alert this weekend.
  • Our IT department is on heightened alert for potential cyber threats.
  • The government issued a warning, keeping the military on heightened alert.
  • With the hurricane approaching, coastal communities are on heightened alert.
  • Residents are urged to be on heightened alert for suspicious activity.
  • The capital remained on heightened alert throughout the duration of the summit.
  • A state of heightened alert was declared in the capital city.
  • Emergency services operated on heightened alert after the main explosion.
  • Hospitals are on heightened alert due to the flu outbreak.
  • Investors are on heightened alert amid signs of economic instability.
  • The border patrol is operating under heightened alert status.
  • A strange noise in the night put the whole camp on heightened alert.
  • Police are on heightened alert ahead of the protest march.
  • Security forces will maintain a heightened alert during the national holidays.
  • Intelligence reports led to a heightened alert level at the embassy.
  • The city was placed on heightened alert following the anonymous threat.
  • Maintain a state of heightened alert until further notice.