be on the lookout for
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or keep a lookout for
: to watch or search for (something or someone) : be alert to
Be on the lookout for flooded roads after heavy rainstorms.
The police officer walked through the neighborhood, keeping a (sharp) lookout for any suspicious activity.
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Police Police will be on the lookout for drivers under the influence of intoxicants in the Sacramento area .
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Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Storms are not the only thing North Texans will be on the lookout for this weekend.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
The telltale signs can include slowing down or going gray, but there are many other changes to be on the lookout for.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
When this happens, fans should be on the lookout for the @ChipotleTweets account dropping hints on X.
Participants will be challenged to uncover a keyword hidden in the post.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Storms are not the only thing North Texans will be on the lookout for this weekend.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
The telltale signs can include slowing down or going gray, but there are many other changes to be on the lookout for.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
When this happens, fans should be on the lookout for the @ChipotleTweets account dropping hints on X.
Participants will be challenged to uncover a keyword hidden in the post.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for be on the lookout for
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“Be on the lookout for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20on%20the%20lookout%20for. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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