was on the lookout for
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or kept a lookout for
as in noticed
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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“Was on the lookout for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/was%20on%20the%20lookout%20for. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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