be on the lookout for

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variants or keep a lookout for
as in watch out (for)
to be cautious of or on guard against After the storm, the police told the public to be on the lookout for downed power lines. The public should remain vigilant and keep a lookout for any suspicious activity.

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“Be on the lookout for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be%20on%20the%20lookout%20for. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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