high alert

Frequency: 7.210.5 per million words

A state of increased watchfulness or readiness.

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Examples (10)

  • The country has put its troops on high alert.
  • Following the threat, police were placed on high alert.
  • The entire city is on high alert for potential flooding.
  • Hospitals are on high alert for a new wave of infections.
  • The company's IT department is on high alert after the data breach.
  • Airport security remains on high alert during the holiday season.
  • The nation was put on high alert due to the approaching hurricane.
  • Security forces will remain on high alert throughout the summit.
  • Firefighters are on high alert because of the dry and windy conditions.
  • Border patrols were put on high alert to prevent illegal crossings.