be on the lookout for
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or keep a lookout for
: to watch or search for (something or someone) : be alert to
Be on the lookout for flooded roads after heavy rainstorms.
The police officer walked through the neighborhood, keeping a (sharp) lookout for any suspicious activity.
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With European destinations such as London and Paris ranking as the most popular international summer travel destinations this summer, travelers may be on the lookout for escapes within Europe during their next trip over the pond.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
People who traveled on the San Diego Trolley Blue Line between Jan. 27 and Feb. 29, 2024, should be on the lookout for tuberculosis symptoms, according to a warning issued Tuesday by the county health department.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024
In preparation for a more widespread outbreak, the CDC updated its guidance for PPE in dairies and issued a nationwide order for healthcare providers to be on the lookout for novel influenza.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
With water temps getting right across much of the northern region of the United States, and a full moon slated for May 23rd, now is the time to be on the lookout for spawning smallmouths especially, and largemouth, too, for that matter, according the Nowak.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 22 May 2024
On the other, they were urged to be on the lookout for disinformation, misinformation or influence operations from foreign governments that took aim at American politics, according to the memos, which were obtained by The Times.
—Mattathias Schwartz, New York Times, 20 May 2024
Participants will be on the lookout for the solar eclipse starting at 2 p.m. Ticket prices start at $26.95 for adults, $25.95 for seniors and $20.95 for children ages 3-to-12. mdsci.org/event/total-eclipse/
Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2024
That said, this show thrives on drama, so stay vigilant and be on the lookout for secrets and/or trauma in this relationship.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 May 2024
Officials walked all the trails and posted notices along the AT and at trail heads warning hikers and dog owners to be on the lookout for anything suspicious.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 May 2024
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
People who traveled on the San Diego Trolley Blue Line between Jan. 27 and Feb. 29, 2024, should be on the lookout for tuberculosis symptoms, according to a warning issued Tuesday by the county health department.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024
In preparation for a more widespread outbreak, the CDC updated its guidance for PPE in dairies and issued a nationwide order for healthcare providers to be on the lookout for novel influenza.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
With water temps getting right across much of the northern region of the United States, and a full moon slated for May 23rd, now is the time to be on the lookout for spawning smallmouths especially, and largemouth, too, for that matter, according the Nowak.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 22 May 2024
On the other, they were urged to be on the lookout for disinformation, misinformation or influence operations from foreign governments that took aim at American politics, according to the memos, which were obtained by The Times.
—Mattathias Schwartz, New York Times, 20 May 2024
Participants will be on the lookout for the solar eclipse starting at 2 p.m. Ticket prices start at $26.95 for adults, $25.95 for seniors and $20.95 for children ages 3-to-12. mdsci.org/event/total-eclipse/
Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2024
That said, this show thrives on drama, so stay vigilant and be on the lookout for secrets and/or trauma in this relationship.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 May 2024
Officials walked all the trails and posted notices along the AT and at trail heads warning hikers and dog owners to be on the lookout for anything suspicious.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 May 2024
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