watch out
verb
watched out; watching out; watches out
: to be vigilant or alert : be on the lookout
you'd better watch out
watch out for the tree!
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watch out for hazards in the road
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For those hitting the road Monday, Dec. 2, watch out for fellow travelers and work commuters, with the worst traffic set for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., AAA said.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
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Hudson will be monitoring election returns Tuesday night from the House GOP campaign arm headquarters in Washington, D.C., watching out for any irregularities.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
As a result of these strategies, here are three major threats to watch out for:
MORE FOR YOU
Trump Vs.
—Frank Sorrentino, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Here are some of the most common types of election scams for voters to watch out for this election cycle.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024
Hudson will be monitoring election returns Tuesday night from the House GOP campaign arm headquarters in Washington, D.C., watching out for any irregularities.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Watch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20out. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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