Example Sentences

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They were hyperalert to even the smallest twinges in facial expressions.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2022

The study suggests that in Europeans, evolution favored genes that throttled back inflammatory reactions to pathogens like influenza, restraining the hyperalert inflammatory response that can be deadlier than the pathogen itself.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 6, 2021

His seventh album, “Covered,” due out on June 16, will feature the same hyperalert acoustic trio appearing this week, with Vicente Archer on bass and Damion Reid on drums.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2015

I was easily exhausted and hyperalert about every ache and pain.

From Washington Post

There’s a slight noise from the doorway, or maybe I’m just on hyperalert.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan