been on the lookout for 1 of 2

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variants or kept a lookout for
past participle of be on the 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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variants or kept a lookout for
past tense of be on the lookout for
as in guarded (against)
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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“Been on the lookout for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/been%20on%20the%20lookout%20for. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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