as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
an Argus-eyed photographer known for capturing on film many celebrity meltdowns
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The system uses a network of acoustic sensors to detect, locate and alert police to shots fired.—
Divya Ramjee,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026 -
Stay alert and avoid headphones on trails.—
Nic Uff,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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From outside the vehicle, a responding officer said that the 5-year-old boy was conscious and awake, but the 6-month-old girl was red, sweating profusely and appeared unresponsive.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The apparent answer involves brain circuits involved in keeping someone awake and alert.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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The result feels less like a digital filing cabinet and more like a quietly vigilant travel desk that keeps watch while the traveler focuses on work, family, or simply making it to the gate.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Now a mother of two, Diana spent much of the celebration in 1985 holding Harry while keeping a watchful eye on her eldest son.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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In either case, the meteors literally bring their far-distant, otherwise-inaccessible parent bodies down to Earth, where watchful scientists can better study them.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The Main Match Concealer is available in 22 shades, with careful consideration for South Asian undertones (which are often breezed by).—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Timothy Hawkins said the command was aware of reports and looking into the situation.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The sisters are reportedly aware of this and are now planning their next steps.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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“Argus-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Argus-eyed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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