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watch out

British  

verb

  1. (intr, adverb) to be careful or on one's guard

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a less common word for lookout

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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It is their job to maintain discipline on land, to watch out for the crew members, some of whom are very young and inexperienced, and to co-ordinate with the local authorities during port calls.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Santa Margarita had a shutout win last week, so watch out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Also watch out for AI certifications offered by unknown organizations; this is where some online research on the business or organization would go a long way, she said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

“Now, the place you really need to watch out for is the supermarkets,” she concluded.

From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026

“Are you hard of hearing? If anyone can give you insight on Gaea and the twins, it’s Phorcys. Just watch out for him.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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